What Happened the Night Megan Thee Stallion Was Shot?
On July 15, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the foot after leaving a party in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles. She later said she was injured by gunfire and initially sought privacy while recovering.
Who Was Involved and What Were the Charges?
Police arrested Tory Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, in connection with the shooting. He was charged with felony assault and possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm. Lanez pleaded not guilty and the case proceeded through the court system.
What Was the Outcome of the Case?
In December 2022, Tory Lanez was convicted on multiple charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm and personal use of a firearm. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Megan Thee Stallion has spoken publicly about the incident and her recovery, and she continues her music career.
For more details, see the Reuters coverage of the Tory Lanez conviction.
