Breaking News: Atlanta Producer Shawty Redd Turns Himself In For Murder, Claims Self-Defense

Details are sketchy right now, but the man who gave us hits like Young Jeezy's 'Trap or Die' and Snoop Dogg's 'Sensual Seduction' is in an Atlanta jail awaiting to be arraigned on Murder 1 charges.

According to GyantUnplugged:

In the early morning of January 1st, Demetrius Stewart (aka Shawty Redd) was at his home with another individuals who was not an intruder. An argument ensued in which this individual threatened violence against Shawty Redd. Shawty Redd felt his life was in jeopardy and retrieved his firearm for self-defense. As a result, the man that allegedly threatened him was shot and killed. Immediately, thereafter Shawty Redd went to the Henry County police Department and turned himself in.

Shawty Redd is schedule for arraignment at Henry County Jail. No bond has been issued.

Comment by Chrome on January 3, 2010 at 8:31pm: i hope he straightens this out hes 1 of the best producers out

Comment by texas76543chick on January 4, 2010 at 1:32am: SMH...damn shame

Comment by Yae on January 4, 2010 at 11:01am: SENSELESS...............THIS MAN WAS A HIT-MAKER....NOW HE GOTTA BEAT ON TABLES AND SHIT BEHIND THE WALLS..........

Comment by Jerry lamont washington on January 4, 2010 at 5:34pm: wat it do nigga young jeezy man from chi town s.p.a boys spaulding s block 13th wats happening get money and make it happen

Comment by Gillz on January 4, 2010 at 5:55pm: Free Shawty Redd An Free Slick P

Comment by Lashaun D Harris on January 4, 2010 at 9:13pm: Im sorry to say but they gone put him away for good..
he killed somebody and he black they gone try to put him under tha jail
just like C-Murder

Comment by ALLIN BO JACKSON on January 5, 2010 at 7:26pm: Free Shawty Redd An Free Slick P

Comment by Ms ANTM on January 6, 2010 at 8:06pm: Good luck BRUTHA keep ya head to the sky

Comment by Papa G on January 6, 2010 at 9:05pm: I think slick p is already out.....confirm me?

Comment by BLAZE on January 9, 2010 at 1:16am: REST IN PEACE MY DOG ....DAME DID ALOT FOR THE D.....AND NIGGAS IN THE D...PUT IT LIKE THIS...THE DREAM U WAS PUTTING TOGETHER WE GONNA MAKE SURE IT STAY ALIVE....