Tory Lanez Charged With Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
After almost 3 months, Canadian rapper and singer Tory Lanez is charged with shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
On July 12, Lanez, 27, was riding in a SUV in Hollywood Hills on when he got into an argument with Meg, 25 — real name Megan Jovon Ruth Pete. He is accused of shooting at her feet several times when she exited the car and wounding her, prosecutors said in the statement.
In August, the “Savage” rapper publicly named Lanez as the shooter.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Lanez — real name Daystar Peterson — is facing one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and one count of carrying a loaded, concealed firearm in a vehicle.
An arraignment for Lanez is scheduled on October 13. If convicted on both charges, he could face a maximum sentence of 22 years and eight months in state prison.
