Lil Tjay Arrested Over Offset Shooting in Florida

Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested in Connection With Offset Shooting

What Happened

American rapper Lil Tjay has been arrested in connection with the shooting of fellow rapper Offset outside a casino in Florida.

The incident occurred at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, where a confrontation reportedly escalated into violence. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Key Details

• Lil Tjay (real name Tione Merritt) was arrested shortly after the incident
• He was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct (affray) (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• The arrest is linked to a fight that broke out before the shooting (The Guardian)
• Another person was detained, while investigations continue (Page Six)

Offset’s Condition

• Former Migos rapper Offset was shot during the incident
• He suffered non-life-threatening injuries
• Currently hospitalized and in stable condition (People.com)

Was Lil Tjay the Shooter?

This is where things get clear:

• Authorities have NOT charged Lil Tjay for the shooting itself
• His arrest is tied to the altercation (fight) surrounding the incident
• His lawyer insists:
  

  He was not involved in the shooting and claims linking him are false (People.com)

   

What Led to the Incident

• Reports indicate a fight broke out in the valet area before gunshots were fired
• The exact cause of the dispute is still unknown
• Police are actively working to identify the shooter and others involved (FOX 5 Atlanta)