American rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced. He is accused of firing multiple shots at an ex-boyfriend in an encounter in Hollywood in November 2021, reports ‘Deadline’. “Discharging a firearm in a public place is a serious crime that could have resulted in tragic consequences not only for the targeted individual, but also for innocent bystanders in Hollywood,” Gascon said in a press release.
“My office has conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and has determined that the addition of a separate firearms charge is warranted.”
The 33-year-old artist, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested in April 2022 in connection with the shooting. Mayers was returning from a vacation with Rihanna when authorities detained him at Los Angeles International Airport. ALSO READ: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck exchange vows again and host an extravagant three-day wedding celebration
“On November 6, 2021, at approximately 10:15 p.m., an altercation occurred between two acquaintances in the area of Selma Avenue and Argyle Avenue in the Hollywood area,” the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement at the time of the arrest.
“The argument escalated and resulted in the suspect firing a handgun at the victim. The victim sustained minor injuries in the incident and later sought medical treatment. After the shooting, the suspect and two other males fled the area on foot.”
The rapper is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, and the LAPD will continue to investigate the case. ALSO READ: Shakira plans to leave Spain over alleged tax fraud; relocated to Miami for “sanctuary”
In 2019, Rocky was arrested and charged with assault in Sweden, with prosecutors claiming the victim was punched, kicked and attacked with a bottle. He spent nearly five weeks behind bars before being released, although he was later found guilty.
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