Police Suggest Troy Ave Shooting Could Have Been Staged 🚔
Chef Geoff Cole, an emerging talent in the culinary scene, ignited considerable debate online last month by sharing a video that seemed to depict rapper Troy Ave defending himself against an assailant. The intense footage, posted on Cole’s social media, displayed the duo exiting a vehicle late at night as a solitary figure loomed closer from the darkness.
Cole commended Troy Ave for what he characterized as a vital intervention. According to the chef, the rapper reacted to the threat by drawing a firearm and discharging multiple rounds at the oncoming individual. Accompanying the video was an extensive caption where Cole linked the event to his recent achievements. “I returned home after reveling in the success of a sold-out Chef Fest, receiving love and support from all across the West Coast! Yet, a detractor from the SAME CITY tried to take it all away! This is the second occurrence, but it WON’T be the third! Shoutout to my BROTHER Ave for standing strong in a scenario where most would have FLED or FOLDED 💪🏽‼️.”
Resilience or ruse? Doubts cloud the chef’s story
Reinforcing his message, Cole portrayed himself as a public figure dedicated to empowering others despite local animosity. “I’ll never allow hate to prevent me from spreading LOVE! I’m committed to providing artists with OPPORTUNITIES & PLATFORMS, and I’m taking this SHOW ON THE ROAD‼️,” he declared, garnering support from fans and fellow creatives alike.
However, within days, the narrative began to unravel. TMZ reported that sources associated with both Cole and Troy Ave had verified that the incident never took place. A statement from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office indicated there was no proof of a robbery or shooting, concluding that the case was “not substantiated.”
As skepticism grew, Troy Ave distanced himself from Cole’s account of events, asserting that he had no awareness of the chef’s public comments. Nevertheless, insiders acquainted with the situation hinted that the two may have engineered the stunt together, leaving followers to question the intentions behind this viral moment—and its consequences.
