Overview

• San Diego County Sheriff’s Office declared the incident “not substantiated” and officially closed its investigation.
• Officials confirmed there were no 911 calls, no police reports and no evidence of live gunfire on the night in question.
• Sources told TMZ the footage was staged for online attention, with no actual robbery or shots fired.
• Celebrity chef Geoff Cole initially shared the surveillance clip and Troy Ave has denied any involvement in staging the incident.
• The debunked shooting revived scrutiny of Troy Ave’s past firearm incidents and underscored the impact of digital misinformation on public reputation.