In a 𝓈𝒽𝓸𝒸𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 turn of events, a Minneapolis rapper was released from jail only to allegedly take the lives of two of his cousins just hours later. The chilling aftermath of this tragedy was compounded when he reportedly took to social media to boast about his actions, leaving friends and family in disbelief.
Eddie Duncan, a 23-year-old aspiring rapper known as Ebka, was released from Hennepin County Jail on February 23, 2026, after posting a $35,000 bail. Just hours later, he returned home to a residence where his grandmother and younger relatives were present. Tragically, two of his cousins, 14-year-old Xavier Barnett and 23-year-old Awami Stewart, were found suffering from gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead.
Reports indicate that Duncan had been grappling with mental health issues, and signs of his distress were evident on social media prior to the incident. Just days before his release, he made a staggering 89 posts on Facebook, expressing feelings of isolation and frustration, and even reposting his own wanted poster. Family members claim that they noticed troubling signs but still chose to bail him out.
The events took a dramatic turn when Duncan reportedly confronted police later that day. Witnesses say he was armed and fired at officers, who returned fire, resulting in his death. Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured during the encounter.
In the wake of this tragedy, family members are left searching for answers. Duncan’s sister expressed her heartbreak on social media, stating that no one truly understood the battles he faced. She lamented the loss of her cousins and the pain of losing another brother to violence.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, questions linger about the role of the justice system and the impact of mental health on such devastating outcomes. How could this tragedy have been prevented, and what does it reveal about the struggles individuals face in silence?
