Rapper T.I. has released a statement
lamenting the shooting that left one dead and three wounded at his gig in New
York City on Wednesday night. A 33-year-old man died after being shot in the
stomach at Irving Plaza concert hall at 10.15pm. Another man survived
after being shot in the chest, and another who was shot in the leg. A woman, a
26-year-old model from the Bronx, also survived being shot in the leg, and
later posted on Facebook: 'I'm SO VERY grateful for life'.
The Atlanta-born 35-year-old said:
'My heart is heavy today. Our music is intended to save lives, like it has mine
and many others. My heartfelt condolences to the family that suffered the
loss & my prayers are with all those injured. Respectfully,
Tip.'
An aspiring rapper has been arrested
for his role in the shooting, charged with attempted murder and criminal
possession of two weapons.
The arrest came a few hours before
New York City's police commissioner Bill Bratton called rap artists 'basically
thugs'.
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