Music producer being held for murder; victim name released
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Police have released the name of a man shot and killed Friday morning at the home of a popular music producer.
Demetrius Lee Stewart – also known as Shawty Redd – allegedly shot Damon A. Martin, 35, of Detroit, Friday morning after an altercation at Stewart’s home in Hampton.
Henry County Police responded to an 8 a.m. call Friday morning after someone reported a shooting in the 2000 block of Ballymeade Lane in Hampton, said Capt. Jason Bolton, spokesman for Henry County Police.
Stewart was arrested at the home and is currently being held without bond in the Henry County Jail on a murder charge.
A preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for Jan. 12.
Stewart, 28, an Atlanta-based record producer, rapper, and songwriter, has earned accolades for his work with artists Snoop Dogg, Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane.
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