Rapper Lil Tjay reportedly underwent surgery after being shot in New Jersey
Rapper Lil Tjay, who performed at the Super Bowl Fanatic party in Culver City in February, was shot and killed around midnight Wednesday at the 14th Promenade Mall in Edgewater, NJ. (Amy Sussman / Getty Images)
Rapper Lil Tjay reportedly underwent emergency surgery after being shot in New Jersey.
In a morning tweet, the Bergen County District Attorney's Office said its Major Crimes Unit and Edgewater Police Department are investigating a shooting with two victims that occurred around midnight Wednesday at 14 The Promenade. , which is a mall in Edgewater.
TMZ reported on Wednesday that one of the victims was the 21-year-old rapper and that he was undergoing surgery. It is not yet known the extent of his injury and his condition.
Representatives for the rapper, whose first name is Tony Jayden Merritt, and the attorney general's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Times on Wednesday.
#BCPONJ Major Crimes Unit and Edgewater PD are investigating a shooting with 2 victims around midnight on 6/22 at 14 The Promenade in Edgewater. More details to follow. @EdgewaterPolice
— BCPONJ (@BCPONJ) June 22, 2022
The shooting allegedly occurred at two locations, at the Chipotle restaurant at 14 The Promenade and at a nearby Exxon gas station, TMZ reported.
Right before filming, the "Goin' Up" and "Destined 2 Win" musician posted a "PSA" ad on his Instagram stories in which he wrote, "Just because you were next to someone doesn't mean you have the right to the rewards of the hard-working. Envy is at its peak. Pay attention. "
On TikTok this week, the rapper shared an excerpt from his upcoming single "Stressed" and asked his followers when it will be released.
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