In the late hours of a Tuesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the life of 33-year-old Stanley Wright was brought to a violent and abrupt end. On September 20, 2022, in the parking lot of the Sherwood Place Apartments off Coursey Boulevard, Wright was found shot to death. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, which is handling the investigation, has stated that they believe the shooting was not a random act of violence, but rather a targeted attack.
Investigators have publicly suggested that
the killing was gang-related. Wright, who was known in the local music scene as the rapper Seven7Hardaway, was associated with a group known as Top Boy Gorilla. This connection is a central focus of the ongoing investigation into his death. Despite the belief that he was specifically targeted, law enforcement officials have not yet publicly identified any suspects in the shooting.
The investigation into Stanley Wright's murder remains active as authorities continue to seek those responsible for the fatal shooting. While the sheriff's office has pointed to a gang-related motive, no arrests have been made, and the case continues to be an open and active homicide investigation. The community was left to mourn the loss of the local musician as his family sought answers that, to date, have not been forthcoming from the authorities.
