Arrest Made In Paterson Shooting Involving Rapper Fetty Wap; 3 Wounded
PATERSON, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) - Authorities have made an arrest stemming from a shooting involving hip-hop star Fetty Wap in his New Jersey hometown that left three people wounded.
The shooting happened outside a 24-hour deli in Paterson at about 5 a.m. Sunday.
Authorities on Monday charged Raheem Thomas with assault and weapons offenses.
Investigators say the rapper, whose real name is Willie Maxwell, and several friends, became involved in a heated altercation with another group. A fight broke out, and one of the victims was pistol-whipped, police said.
Officials say the rapper was not hurt and the three victims were taken to a hospital.
"The investigators worked tirelessly to piece together this investigations and will continue accordingly," said Paterson Police Director Jerry Speziale.
The investigation is ongoing.
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