The uncle of OutKast rapper Antwan 'Big Boi', Remoin Patton- 'Uncle Moonie', was tragically killed in a road rage shooting in Atlanta last month. Police have now made two arrests in connection with the incident, which occurred on June 16.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, Remoin Patton, 62, was involved in a heated altercation with another driver while attempting to make a turn on the 200 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW. During the argument, the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot Patton in the back. The impact of the gunshot caused Patton to crash his car into a vacant home. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 5:30 p.m., finding Patton dead at the scene from the gunshot wound.
Big Boi, who co-founded OutKast with André 3000, has since mourned the loss of his uncle. "Everybody who knows Uncle Moonie heart aches," he said in a statement to WSB-TV. "He wasn’t just ‘My’ Uncle, he was Unk to all that met him. A moment of rage has in totally pierced the heart of my family forever. May Uncle Moonie’s soul rest in peace." The rapper also posted a video tribute on social media, featuring family photos and expressing his grief with the caption, "Long Live Uncle Moonie … Miss ya Unc."
Authorities have arrested Jabyrion Crumbley, the alleged gunman, who turned himself in to the Fulton County Jail on July 2. Crumbley, 18, faces multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He remains in jail without bail.
Additionally, Janisha Crumbley, 32, was arrested on June 20 and charged with hindering the apprehension of a felon. She was later released on a $30,000 bond.
The shooting has sparked widespread sorrow, as Big Boi’s heartfelt tribute highlights the deep loss felt by his family. The case continues to develop, with authorities working to gather more information on the motive behind the tragic incident.
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