A$AP Rocky, photographed during a performance in 2021.
(CNN) --
The entertainer known as A$AP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting that took place in Hollywood last fall, according to a Los Angeles Police Department news release. of Los Angeles (LAPD).
On the night of Nov. 6, two acquaintances were arguing, the LAPD said.
"The argument escalated and the suspect fired a firearm at the victim. The victim suffered a minor injury from the incident and later sought medical treatment. Following the shooting, the suspect and two other men fled the area on foot," Los Angeles police said.
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"The suspect has been identified as Rakim Mayers, 33, of Los Angeles, also known as music artist A$AP Rocky," the statement added.
According to multiple reports, the artist was returning to California from Barbados, where he was on vacation.
CNN has requested comment from Mayer's representative.
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