Christopher Dooley, who performs under the stage name Hurricane Chris, has been cleared of second-degree murder charges. A jury’s recent verdict in Shreveport, Louisiana, declared him not guilty.
Second-degree murder, while a lesser offense than first-degree murder, can still have significant repercussions. This type of crime involves the unintentional killing of another person while committing a serious enumerated felony.
What happened?
What happened when a Shreveport jury found Hurricane Chris, aka Christopher Jerron Dooley, not guilty of second degree murder? The rapper was charged in June of last year following the shooting death of 32-year-old Danzeria Farris Jr. at a Texaco gas station in the city’s west end.
The gravity of the case escalated further in July, when Dooley faced renewed arrest on allegations of possessing stolen goods and two counts of misdemeanor second-degree murder. As of Sunday, he had been released on bond and was poised for yet another trial.
The prosecutors and defense took the jury on a tour of the city’s most notable landmarks and museums. A jury of six women and five men took less than an hour to reach their verdict. The case was closed around 9 p.m., after which the finalists were awarded prizes. The winners received a pair of tickets to see the state of the art Shreveport Museum, the tallest structure in the city. The finalists also won a trophy, a commemorative plaque and an engraved bottle of wine.
Prosecutors argued that he killed Farris Jr. in self-defense.
Shreveport, Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris was found not guilty of second degree murder on Tuesday. According to KTAL/KMSS, a jury acquitted the ‘A Bay Bay’ rapper of the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Danzeria Farris Jr.
Chris, real name Christopher Dooley, was indicted for the crime in 2020 after Farris was shot multiple times at a Texaco gas station on Hearne and Hollywood avenues in Shreveport. Throughout the trial, Chris asserted that he had acted in self-defense when he took the life of Farris, citing Farris’s alleged attempt to steal his Mercedes Benz.
In contrast, the prosecution contended that the surveillance footage contradicted Hurricane Chris’s claim of self-defense, presenting evidence that Farris had indeed made an effort to abscond with his vehicle. They also argued that the 2016 Mercedes Benz was reported stolen from Texas.
Hurricane Chris’s defense team argued that he had a legal reason to shoot Farris Jr. They used a “Friday” character to make their case, saying the rapper’s actions were similar to the character’s “Deebo.” The jury acquitted Chris.
Defense argued that he killed Farris Jr. in self-defense.
Hurricane Chris has been found not guilty of second degree murder. A jury of four men and eight women in Caddo Parish decided that the rapper was not responsible for shooting and killing Danzeria Farris Jr.
XXL reports that the verdict was reached after a seven-day trial. The shooting happened outside a Texaco gas station in Shreveport in June of 2020.
After a struggle over his vehicle, the man was shot and killed. Police found Farris with multiple gunshot wounds in his chest, hip and stomach.
The rapper claimed that he fired the weapon in self-defense, but investigators say they found video evidence that didn’t support the claim. Moreover, the vehicle that the victim was trying to steal didn’t belong to Chris and was stolen from Texas.
In a new interview with VladTV, Hurricane Chris has opened up about the shooting incident and how he was charged with 2nd-degree murder even though he shot the man in self-defense.
Conclusions
For the past week, Shreveport, Louisiana native Hurricane Chris was on trial for second degree murder in Caddo Parish. A five man, seven woman jury finally came to a verdict after a grueling week of trial and witness testimonies.
It’s been a rough couple of years for the “A Bay Bay” rapper and his family. He was initially arrested in June 2020 for fatally shooting 32-year-old Danzeria Farris Jr. at a Texaco gas station in Shreveport, Louisiana.
It’s now been a month since Hurricane Chris was released on bond after posting a $500,000 bond. His legal team is looking to get him back in the studio and onto the radio, as soon as possible. In a statement to The Shade Room, he said he would like to thank everyone who helped him make it through this saga. He also wished to congratulate the media and those who covered this story for their efforts. The Shreveport resident is now free to move on with his life.
