While Offset was transferred to a hospital from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Monday, local police took Lil Tjay into custody. Now, his lawyer is speaking out about his arrest and rumors that he could be involving with the shooting. A rep for Offset says he’s being monitored as he recovers from non-life-threatening injuries.
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Lil Tjay’s Lawyer Speaks Out Amid His Arrest
An arrest record from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office shows Tjay, legal name Tione Jayden Merritt, was arrested by Seminole police on April 6. His charges are described as “disorderly conduct” and “operating a vehicle with out a valid license.” Records show a bond amount of $500 for the conduct charge and $2,500 for the traffic violation.
Per NBC 6, police said a fight broke out within the valet area. Also citing the Seminole Police Department, TMZ reports that “Tjay was involved in a fight prior to Offset getting shot.” The outlet also included a fan photo Offset snapped on April 6, “before the shooting.”
Nevertheless, there is no such thing as a specific mention of Offset’s shooting or of any gun-related incidents in Lil Tjay’s booking record. Seminole police reportedly detained a second unnamed person on the Hollywood, Florida, casino, but they’ve not been charged.
Tjay’s Lawyer Denies His Involvement In Shooting
Meanwhile, in a statement reported by NBC 6, Lil TJay’s lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, denied her client has any involvement in Offset’s shooting. Moreover, she referenced to any suggestion of that as “baseless rumors.”
“We’re issuing this release with reference to false rumors that Lil Tjay was involved in a shooting which occurred on the Valet Area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood which leading to non-life-threatening injuries to Offset, formerly a member of Migos. Lil Tjay has not been shot, nor has Lil Tjay been charged with any shooting. Any reporting contrary is fake,” the statement read. “We encourage people to seek the advice of trusted news sources and confirm the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”
What Happened To Offset?
As previously reported, Offset was shot was by an unnamed person within the valet area of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Police reportedly arrived shortly after and detained two people, while medics transported Set to a close-by hospital. The incident reportedly occured at about 7 p.m. His rep said late Monday that the rapper was okay and under medical supervision. Seminole police are still investigating and despite rumors on social media, the agency has not revealed reason behind shooting or the suspect. Quavo drew reactions after sharing a message on IG Stories following the news.
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