Houston rapper, Sauce Walka, is on medical treatment after he was reportedly shot in Memphis, sources close to the incident have said.
The incident took place on Saturday, March 22, along George W. Lee Avenue, according to a social media post by the Memphis Police Department.
READ ALSO: Jay-Z Sues Lawyers And Woman Who Accused Him Of Sexual Assault
One person died from the shooting while another said to be in “non-critical condition” was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Rapper Sauce Walka was later confirmed as the victim who was transported to the hospital for a “non-critical condition.” He was said to have been shot in the leg. The identity of the man who was shot dead had not been revealed, he was believed to be a friend of Sauce Walka.
Related stories
READ ALSO: NLE Choppa Shocks Fans With New “Playgirl” Photoshoot
Preliminary police report indicated that the incident “was not a random act of violence” and that the victims and suspects likely knew each other.
They added that a vehicle belonging to the suspect had been identified, as efforts were being made to make an arrest.
READ ALSO: Dave Chappelle Confirmed Again As Host Of ‘Saturday Night Live’
“This appears to be a targeted shooting incident. The victims were outside by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle pulled up. Multiple people got out of that vehicle, fired shots without engaging in any conversation, they got back into the white vehicle and fled,” A Memphis Police Department spokesperson was quoted, following video footage of the incident.
READ ALSO: GloRilla Makes Generous $25,000 Donation To Alma Mater
Sauce Walka has over 2.2 billion Instagram followers. He is known for songs like Texas Cyclone, Where Was You At, Made By Rich God, Ghetto Gospel, and others. He is also known to have collaborated with artistes like Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott and Migos, and others.
