The viral "RIP Neal" trend circulating on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked confusion among users, with many unsure of its origin and the truth behind the claims.
The phrase "RIP Neal" has been shared thousands of times, often accompanied by a post claiming that the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) is investigating a fatal shooting in the 9600 block of Lottsford Court in Lake Arbor, Maryland.
Rip Neal. https://t.co/Sz1P7BCvb8
— (Foots The King) (@FootsDaKing) November 30, 2024
According to these posts, a man was fatally shot in the chest, but after checking, no such incident can be verified at that location. In fact, the only relevant shooting reported by PGPD occurred in Lanham, Maryland, on Thursday morning. Authorities responded to a welfare check at the 7700 block of Annapolis Road, where a man was found dead, but this incident is not connected to the address mentioned in the viral posts. This discrepancy has left many users puzzled.
I keep seeing RIP Neal. Who is Neal and what happened
— David Hi Grandpa 🙏🇺🇸 ⚓️ (@DavidHi40357276) November 30, 2024
Some users seem to be embracing the trend while others claim to know the person behind the name, but no verifiable information has emerged.
RIP Neal. The most genuine man I know. Glad I’ve had the blessing to know you all of these years.
— QueenOfEnjoyment (@ohwawa_) November 30, 2024
Grateful I saw you a few days ago and got to hug you one last time. 💔🕊️
It appears the "RIP Neal" phenomenon is a viral hoax created by playful X users, with no substantiated details about the person involved. The trend seems to be driven more by online speculation than actual events.
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