REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - One person is behind bars Friday in connection with a shooting that wounded Detroit rapper Skilla Baby last month.
The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Trevon Gardner, was driving on Eight Mile near Beech Daly in Redford on May 22 when he was injured in the drive-by shooting that caused him to crash into a building.
What we know:
Redford police confirmed that they identified a vehicle involved in the drive-by shooting, and the owner of the vehicle was arrested by Detroit police who were on patrol Thursday. During a search of the suspect's Detroit home, a firearm was recovered.
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A popular Detroit rapper is recovering tonight after a targeted shooting that could have been deadly. Skilla Baby, whose real name is Treyvon Gardner, was shot three times when someone opened fire on his vehicle.
Police said the suspect, who has not been identified, will be submitting a request for felony weapons charges to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Dig deeper:
Sources told FOX 2 that Gardner was grazed twice in the head and suffered a gunshot wound to the hand. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Authorities said the shooting appears to have been targeted.
What we don't know:
It is unknown if the person arrested this week will face more charges beyond the weapons offense. It is also unclear whether the suspect was the shooter or if someone else fired the shots from his vehicle.
The Source: Redford police provided information for this story. Previous FOX 2 reporting was also used.
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