RAP star Lil Tjay was reportedly shot at a Chipotle in New Jersey.
The star, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, is currently undergoing emergency surgery after the attack.
Sources told TMZ that there were two shootings in Edgewater – one at a Chipotle and one at an Exxon gas station.
However, the outlet identified the victim shot at Chipotle as Run It Up star Lil Tjay.
Police are now actively searching for a suspect or suspects.
Read our Lil Tjay live blog for the latest news and updates…
- Jennifer Korn
Fans pray for Lil Tjay
News of Lil Tjay's shooting sent shock waves through the rap world, as fans quickly sent their prayers on social media.
"Praying for lil tjay, hopefully he’s gonna make it. He’s got so much left to give to the world, I’m tired of browsing the Internet and finding rappers with mad potential getting lost because someone shot em," one fan tweeted.
A second fan shared: "Pray for Lil Tjay man we can’t lose him too 💔🙏🏽."
"Pray for Lil Tjay 💔😔 Hope you make it bro 💔," wrote another person.
- Jennifer Korn
Police hunt for suspect
Police in Edgewater are actively searching for the suspect.
The Bergen County Prosecutors Office said the major crimes unit and Edgewater PD are investigating both shootings.
- Jennifer Korn
Two shootings in Edgewater
There were two shootings in the Edgewater New Jersey area – one at a Chipotle restaurant and another at a nearby Exxon gas station, according to TMZ.
The victim at the Chipotle was shot several times, while the other victim at the Exxon was only shot once, sources told the outlet.
- Jennifer Korn
What happened to Lil Tjay?
The Run It Up rapper was allegedly shot just after midnight Wednesday in Edgewater, New Jersey, TMZ has reported.
Sources revealed to the outlet that Lil Tjay is currently undergoing emergency surgery; however, the extent of his injuries is unknown.
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