Sauce Walka Injured, One Man Pronounced Dead In Memphis Shooting
A shooting occurred in Memphis this past weekend that left Sauce Walka injured and another man pronounced dead. The Memphis Police Department has declared that this was not a random act of violence, but rather a 'targeted' attack.
The MPD responded to reports of a shooting on Saturday afternoon (March 22) near George W. Lee Avenue. The Houston rapper was struck in the thigh and rushed to the hospital while the other man, currently unnamed, was pronounced dead at the scene.
'Had it not been for God, my son would've been dead,' Walka's father, Albert Walker, told KHOU. The MPD has identified the shooter's vehicle and, as of Saturday, were 'actively working to make an arrest,' reiterating their intentions to keep their community safe given the fact they believed the shooting was pre-meditated.
'Early indications are that the victims and suspects are known to each other. We understand the public's concern,' the Memphis Police Department said in a statement. 'MPD is committed to bringing those responsible to justice and will be utilizing downtown camera footage and other technology available to aid in identifying everyone involved.'
C.J Gardner-Johnson, newly a member of the Houston Texans after winning this past year's Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, showed love to Sauce Walka via Instagram. 'God please cover us in these dark days,' he wrote, wishing Walka a speedy recovery and mourning the alleged death of rapper Sayso P, who is signed to Walka.
It is unclear if Sayso is the man who was pronounced dead at the scene or an additional victim of the shooting. The Houston Chronicle reported that a Memphis rapper was believed to have also been killed in the shooting, and Sayso P is known to hail from Memphis. The Memphis Police Department has yet to officially release the victims' names.
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