Offset Shooting Incident: Lil Tjay's Lawyer Denies Involvement Post Arrest! (EXCLUSIVE)
Offset was taken to a hospital from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Monday, while Lil Tjay was detained by local police. Lil Tjay's lawyer addressed his arrest and denied any involvement in the shooting rumors. Offset is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Lil Tjay's Arrest
An arrest record shows Lil Tjay, legal name Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested by Seminole police on April 6 for disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license. Bond amounts were set at $500 and $2,500 for the charges.
Reports indicate a fight broke out in the valet area according to police. TMZ stated that Tjay was involved in a fight before Offset was shot, but no gun-related incidents were mentioned in Tjay's booking record. A second person was detained but not charged.
Lil Tjay's Lawyer's Statement
Lil TJay's lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, denied any connection between her client and Offset's shooting, labeling it as baseless rumors. She emphasized that Lil Tjay was not shot or charged with any shooting, urging people to verify news sources before spreading false information.
Offset was shot by an unnamed person in the valet area of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Police responded, detained two individuals, and took Offset to a nearby hospital. The incident occurred around 7 p.m., and Offset was reported to be under medical supervision. Investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the shooting has not been disclosed.
Quavo's message on IG Stories following Offset's shooting garnered attention, but no further details on the incident have been revealed by Seminole police.