Video clip is now making rounds online of 42 year old American rapper Torence Ivy Hatch Jr., better known as Boosie Badazz running for cover as shots rang out during his latest performance.
The incident took place early Monday morning, around 2 AM. Currently, Akron police are searching for the suspect responsible for the shooting in what was a crowded bar, which left three people injured.
According to authorities, off-duty uniformed officers working security at the venue heard gunshots and immediately called for backup.
In the circulating video, the rapper can be seen on stage, dressed in a red top and black pants, seemingly having a fun moment with the fans with a big smile on his face. The person recording the video was also having a fun time, jumping and shouting with joy when shots started firing. Two shots can be heard in the video.
Watch Boosie on stage below:
When officers entered the bar, they discovered two victims—a 36-year-old man and an 18-year-old male—both suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders transported them to a nearby hospital, where they remain in critical condition.
A third victim, a 25-year-old man, later arrived at an emergency room with a graze wound. None of the victims’ names have been released.
Police say the shooting was preceded by a fight at the venue. Promotional materials on social media indicated that rapper Torence “Boosie” Ivy Hatch Jr. was the headlining performer.
This is not the first violent incident linked to a Boosie concert. In August 2024, two people were fatally shot before an outdoor event featuring the rapper.
