LAPD Believe Megan Thee Stallion Was Attacked & Are Investigating Tory Lanez
LAPD officials are closely investigating Tory Lanez as they now believe he attacked Megan Thee Stallion during last weekend’s incident that left her suffering gunshot wounds.
Law enforcement officials say detectives have opened an assault with a deadly weapon investigation, with them lasering in on Tory as a suspect. Early Sunday morning, officers pulled over Tory’s chauffeur-driven SUV in the Hollywood Hills. Upon doing so, they learned Megan was injured and found a handgun belonging to Tory.
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As we previously reported, close sources say Tory allegedly shot Megan in her foot as she tried to flee their SUV following a heated argument. As the investigation is upgraded to assault with a deadly weapon, this will include upgraded charges. Sources say if he is charged, Tory will claim he accidentally discharged his firearm.
Additionally, law enforcement sources tell TMZ that officers are having difficulty with getting witnesses to cooperate, making it harder for them to prosecute Tory.
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