Manhattan: NYPD released video that shows man who fired shots last night by t.i concert at Irving plaza @NYPD13Pct pic.twitter.com/82gHUi68eH
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) May 26, 2016
The New York Police Department has released footage of a man firing shots at Irving Plaza last night before T.I.’s scheduled performance, which can be seen above.
New York Daily News is reporting that rapper Troy Ave (who was set to perform at the show) has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots before accidentally shooting himself in the leg.
The verified NYDP News Twitter account followed with the message: “Roland Collins (A.K.A. Troy Ave), 33, charged with Attempted Murder & Criminal Possession of a Weapon.”
“The investigation is moving forward very rapidly, and we expect to close it quickly,” Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said on 710 WOR radio this afternoon.
“He walks right out, women all around, and starts shooting his gun,” an unnamed source told NYDN. “It’s an ongoing rap group rivalry, him and Maino.”
Maino responded to these rumors with two messages to Instagram and distanced himself from the tragedy, saying “Despite having to cope with more senseless violence. I woke up to the usual FALSE and ridiculous lies being circulated by irresponsible members of the media.” He explained that there was no beef between him and Troy Ave, saying, “Won’t let them undo what we’re building! No ‘ongoing beefs’ or ‘entourage issues.'”
This follows news that the man who reportedly died during the shooting was Ronald McPhatter, the bodyguard of Troy Ave. He was joined by three other victims who are being treated for injuries in nearby hospitals.
Earlier in the day, the victim’s mother Rose McPhatter commented, “He actually cared a lot about Troy Ave. My wish is that Troy Ave cared as much about my son as he cared about him. I say that because I watched how my son would always bend over backwards to help him. If he (Troy Ave) cared about my son as much as he alleged he does, I would’ve received a call from him. He didn’t call me. He didn’t call any of my other sons.”
Remaining quiet up to this point, T.I. shared a message on Twitter: “My heart is heavy today. Our music is intended to save lives, like it has mine and many others. My heartfelt condolences to the family that suffered the loss & my prayers are with all those injured.”
ARREST UPDATE: Roland Collins (A.K.A. Troy Ave), 33, charged with Attempted Murder & Criminal Possession of a Weapon https://t.co/pb7IbuwbK5
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) May 26, 2016
Rest In Peace Bro. God bless. pic.twitter.com/Vq6qFnq5bC — T.I. (@Tip) May 26, 2016
.@PIX11News @NYPDDetectives to be clear, @TroyAve was picked up on a gun possession charge, cops say int hat video he’s seen shooting. — Myles Miller—PIX11 (@MylesMill) May 26, 2016
.@PIX11News @NYPDDetectives have arrested rapper @TroyAve following deadly shooting at Irving Plaza. pic.twitter.com/4PzKEcnXeF — Myles Miller—PIX11 (@MylesMill) May 26, 2016
