Rapper Juvenile's daughter among victims of Atlanta shooting

The 4-year-old daughter of rapper Juvenile among three victims of Metro Atlanta shooting.

Rapper Juvenile's daughter among victims of Atlanta shooting A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother and her two daughters in the Metro Atlanta town of Lawrenceville, Georgia. One of the victims of the shooting was the 4-year-old daughter of hip-hop star Juvenile. According to police, 17-year-old Anthony Terrell fatally shot his mother, Joy Deleston Thursday night, and her two daughters 11-year-old Micaiah and 4-year-old Jelani. The mother Joy Deleston was a Gwinnett County sheriff's deputy, and the 4-year-old Jelani was daughter of rapper Juvenile (real name Terius Gray). Deleston brought a paternity lawsuit against Juvenile in 2004, the case was settled with both parties agreeing Jelani was Juvenile's daughter.

At this time the motive behind the murders is unknown. The police was called to the Metro Atlanta neighborhood after reports of shots fired. On entering the house, the three bodies were discovered. Anthony Terrell arrived at the house about 30 minutes later and was arrested after talking to the police, but the authorities declined to elaborate further. The gun used in the shooting was found on Friday, going by information provided by Terrell. Because of his age, prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Terrell. A preliminary hearing will be set next week in Gwinnett County Superior Court, said prosecutor Danny Porter.

Published on 03/01/2008