Chicago rapper BloodHound Q50, whose real name was Mikquale T. Cooper, was fatally shot at a gas station on Chicago's South Side early Sunday, September 13, 2026. He was 22.
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According to Chicago police and local reports, Cooper was inside a vehicle at a BP gas station in the Fuller Park area when multiple people arrived in two vehicles and opened fire. Cooper was struck in the chest and shoulder and later pronounced dead.
The shooting has since drawn widespread attention online after videos apparently showing parts of the attack began circulating on social media. Authorities, however, have not publicly confirmed the identities of the people seen in those videos.
What happened to BloodHound Q50 in Chicago?
The shooting happened at a BP gas station at 4248 S. Wentworth Ave. shortly before 4 a.m., according to police-report-based accounts.
Cooper was reportedly in a white Tesla when two vehicles arrived at the location. Police said several people from the vehicles opened fire.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported, citing a police report, that a black Infiniti and a silver Honda were involved and that as many as six assailants were reported in the attack.
Cooper suffered gunshot wounds to his chest and shoulder. Emergency personnel responded, but he was pronounced dead at approximately 4:35 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
A nearby Subway restaurant and the vehicle were also damaged by gunfire, according to local reports.
Videos of the shooting circulate online
Several videos that appear to show the incident have circulated on social media.
FOX 32 Chicago reported that footage appears to show at least two people approaching Cooper's vehicle before gunfire erupts. The videos appear to show numerous shots being fired and extensive damage to the vehicle.
The footage circulating online should be treated cautiously. Social-media videos can lack context, and the identities of people appearing in them have not been independently confirmed by authorities.
Reports and social-media posts have also claimed that possible suspects have been identified online. Police have not publicly announced arrests or confirmed those online identifications.
Police investigation remains ongoing
Chicago police have not announced any arrests in connection with Cooper's killing.
Investigators have also not publicly released a confirmed motive or official descriptions of the suspects. The homicide investigation is being handled by detectives from the Chicago Police Department's Area One unit.
Because the investigation remains active, claims circulating on Instagram, X and other social platforms should not be treated as confirmed information unless supported by investigators or other reliable sources.
Who was BloodHound Q50?
Mikquale Cooper performed under the name BloodHound Q50 and had been building a following in Chicago's drill-rap scene.
He began releasing music in 2023 and gained attention through songs including “Big 3” and “Coffin.” FOX 32 reported that he signed with Signal Records by the end of 2024.
His music career continued to grow in 2026. His project “Get Back or Die Trying” was released in August, shortly before his death.
Cooper also performed at Rolling Loud in May. The festival later expressed condolences following his death, according to FOX 32.
Streaming figures reported by FOX 32 indicated that Q50 had more than one million monthly Spotify listeners, reflecting the audience he had built before his death.
BloodHound Q50's music career was still developing
Cooper's death came as his music career was gaining wider attention.
His catalog included collaborations and releases associated with Chicago's drill scene, while music services list him as a performer and songwriter on multiple tracks.
His final months included several releases, including the August project Get Back or Die Trying and the single “Head Taps,” released in August, according to music-industry reports.
What happens next in the BloodHound Q50 case?
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not publicly identified or arrested suspects.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators. Until authorities release additional information, online claims about suspects, motives or alleged connections should be considered unverified.
The case remains a homicide investigation led by Chicago police's Area One detectives.
BloodHound Q50 shooting: Key facts
- Real name: Mikquale T. Cooper
- Age: 22
- Stage name: BloodHound Q50
- Location: BP gas station, 4248 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago
- Date: September 13, 2026
- Approximate time: Shortly before 4 a.m.
- Cause of death: Multiple gunshot wounds
- Fatal injuries: Chest and shoulder
- Arrests: None publicly announced
- Investigation: Chicago Police Department Area One detectives
FAQ
Who was BloodHound Q50?
BloodHound Q50 was the stage name of Chicago rapper Mikquale T. Cooper. He was 22 when he was fatally shot in September 2026.
Where was BloodHound Q50 killed?
He was killed at a BP gas station at 4248 S. Wentworth Avenue in Chicago's Fuller Park area.
When was BloodHound Q50 killed?
Cooper was fatally shot early Sunday, September 13, 2026, shortly before 4 a.m., according to police-report-based accounts.
Has anyone been arrested?
As of the latest reports reviewed for this article, Chicago police had not announced an arrest in the case.
Are the shooting videos authentic?
Several videos circulating online appear to show the shooting, but individual social-media posts and claims surrounding the footage have not all been independently verified. Authorities have not publicly confirmed every detail shown or claimed online.
What was BloodHound Q50's latest project?
His latest major project was “Get Back or Die Trying,” released in August 2026.
