Bronx Rapper Suave Drilly Killed in Parole Office Shooting

On October 15th, 2025, Bronx rapper Suave Drilly was shot and killed in a tragic incident outside a parole office in New York City. According to the NYPD, the 27-year-old, whose real name was John Martinez, was transported to a local hospital following the shooting, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Eyewitness Clarisa Alayeto reported seeing a group of men in ski masks rush the parole office and open fire on Drilly as he was leaving. "People were getting close, and they were like back up back up with their guns out," Alayeto told reporters. The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. ET.

Drilly, who had previously teamed up with fellow rapper Blizzy Drilly for the song "Danger" in June 2025, was indicted earlier this year as part of a group of 20 individuals in the Bronx for a series of alleged shootings. He was convicted of a first-degree attempted gang assault charge in 2023 but had been granted parole in January 2024.

The investigation into Drilly's murder remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made so far. Authorities are still searching for the three assailants seen fleeing the scene after the shooting.