Surveillance video shows an Atlanta-based rapper getting shot inside the Supreme store in Miami's Design District after an argument spiraled into violence. The man was hit in the stomach while chasing a suspect accused of ripping a gold chain from his neck, then taken to a local hospital. Police say three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, but the person who pulled the trigger is still on the run. Online posts have identified the victim as rapper Lil Deko, though Miami police have not publicly confirmed his identity.
Video Shows Panic As Fight Breaks Out
In-store surveillance footage captures two groups walking into the shop before a scuffle erupts, sending shoppers scrambling for cover as staff and a security guard move in to break things up. The video also includes the moments just before the victim runs after a man leaving the store, followed by the shooting that happens outside on the street, according to WSVN.
Gold Chain Grab, Foot Chase And A Fleeing Mercedes
Investigators say the confrontation kicked off when one man allegedly slipped behind the victim, grabbed his gold chain, and bolted out of the store. Police value the chain at about $22,000. The victim ran after the suspected thief and was shot once in the stomach by a second person, officers say. The trio then sped off in a white Mercedes-Benz. Detectives later found the vehicle and tracked the suspects to a home near Miami Shores, where they executed a search warrant and recovered the chain, according to Local 10.
Three In Custody, But Gunman Unaccounted For
Miami police arrested 25-year-old Jamar McKay, 20-year-old Omarion Phillips, and 21-year-old Kevieon Smith on charges tied to the confrontation, but investigators say the person who actually fired the gun has not yet been identified. In court, the case was described as "armed robbery with a firearm." Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales said, "This arrest sends a clear message: violent crime will not be tolerated in the City of Miami," according to reporting by CBS Miami. Two of the three remained jailed as of the latest updates.
Charges Laid Out In Court
McKay was ordered held without bond on an armed robbery charge. Phillips and Smith face accessory-after-the-fact counts, and Smith is also accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Bond for Phillips and Smith was set at $7,500, according to court records. Officials say the investigation is still active as detectives work to identify and track down the shooter, per Local 10.
Rapper Identity And Social Media Buzz
Dozens of posts across social platforms have named the injured man as Atlanta-based rapper Lil Deko, and the artist has told some outlets through social media that he is recovering. Miami police, however, have not formally confirmed the victim's identity, as reported by Miami New Times. The shooting has fueled online debate about out-of-state tensions and the risks artists face while moving through high-profile public spots.
Detectives Still Hunting For Shooter
Miami police are asking anyone who knows anything about the shooting or the identity of the gunman to contact detectives, with tips also accepted through the department's tip line or Crime Stoppers. The shooter remains at large, and investigators say they are still following leads and combing through the Supreme store's surveillance footage, according to WSVN.
