Hundreds of people showed up at Bessie Branham Park in the Kirkwood neighborhood Thursday night, the neighborhood where Young Scooter grew up.

Young Scooter, the Atlanta rapper who was signed to Future and Waka Flocka Flame, has died at the age of 39 on the same day as his birthday.

Despite rumors circulating online, officials say Young Scooter "injured himself on organic (wooden) fencing material and/or woody debris"

The rapper died on his 39th birthday while fleeing police, who were responding to a hoax call. Hundreds gathered Thursday evening at Bessie Branham Park for a balloon release. Family and friends mourn the loss of Kirkwood and the hip-hop industry.

Reports circulating on social media claimed that the rapper was shot by police. Both Atlanta police and the medical examiner's office say that's not the case.

Family, friends, and fans of Atlanta rapper Young Scooter will gather Thursday evening for a balloon release honoring his life and legacy. The event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bessie Branham Park, 2051 Delano Drive NE in Atlanta. Organizers ask attendees to bring red, white or blue balloons only for the memorial.

Ever since Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died, there have been questions surrounding his death from both fans and authorities. But after days of investigating his passing, we finally have answers. Late Tuesday evening, Demetria Spence was arrested by the Atlanta Police Department on a charge of transmitting a false public alarm.

Young Scooter, who gained notoriety for collaborations with Future and Gucci Mane, died Friday night in Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta.