Tione Jayden Merritt, known professionally as Lil Tjay, is an American rapper and singer. He rose to prominence in 2018 with his song “Resume” and was signed to Columbia Records later that year. His stage name is derived from the first letter of his first name and the first three letters of his middle name.
Lil Tjay: Who Shot, Is Killed, Injured, Dead Or Alive, Surgery
Merritt was born in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Who Shot:
The shooters of Lil Tjay are not known till now.
Rapper Lil Tje was one of two people injured in a shooting in New Jersey early Wednesday, according to law enforcement sources. After the 911 call, police officers answered the Promenade at Edgewater at approximately 12:08 p.m.
Although names were not given, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and the Edgewater Police Department both shared a short statement Wednesday morning, which appears to be a reference to the same incident. At the time, it was said that “more details” would be shared soon.
Is Killed:
Rapper Lil Tje was one of two people injured in a shooting in New Jersey but not killed.
Citing unnamed law enforcement sources, TMZ reported that Lil Tje was shot in Edgewater, New Jersey, and taken in for surgery shortly after.
Shortly after the story was reported, fans flooded social media to express support for the rapper, who released his most recent album, Destined 2 Win, in 2021.
Injured:
Lil Tjay is badly injured and shifted to hospital. He was reportedly shot after midnight on Wednesday (June 22) and the extent of his injuries are unclear
While Newsweek was unable to independently confirm TMZ’s report, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office posted a tweet on Wednesday stating that the Edgewater Police Department was “at midnight 6/22 14 The Promenade with 2 victims.” Was investigating a shooting in these edgewaters.” The Edgewater Police Department retweeted the statement.
Dead Or Alive:
Lil Tjay is alive now. According to sources, he is admitted in hospital and undergone a surgery.
According to TMZ, there were two shootings in the area, one at a Chipotle Restaurant and another at an Exxon Gas station. It’s unknown which location Lil Tjay was shot but two other individuals were injured.
Surgery:
TMZ reported Wednesday morning that Lil Tje, whose real name is Tion Merritt, underwent emergency surgery, citing law enforcement sources.
Edgewater Police and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office were in the shopping center just after 7 a.m. Wednesday, inspecting a red Dodge Durango with a bullet hole in the driver’s window. The police was also seen checking the towels stained with blood.
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