Houston police announced on Friday (December 2) the arrest and indictment of a suspect in the case of the murder last month of young American rapper Takeoff, a member of the influential hip-hop group in the southern United States. United, Migos.
The 33-year-old suspect, Patrick Xavier Clark, was arrested Thursday evening in connection with the murder of the musician, who was killed Nov. 1 at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, said the city's police chief, Troy Finner, during a press conference.
A 22-year-old man was also arrested Wednesday in this case for illegally carrying a weapon.
The investigation continues
Houston police official Michael Burrow said the shooting took place after an argument at a private party the rapper was not attending.
Two people were also shot.
The investigation is continuing, he added.
Born on June 18, 1994 in the state of Georgia (south), Takeoff, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was known for his participation in the rap group Migos with his uncle Quavo and his cousin Offset, who has since left them and is now married to American rapper Cardi B. The group from Atlanta made a name for itself in 2013 with its hit
Versace
, which Canadian rapper Drake remixed.