Super Bowl afterparties can get pretty chaotic, but one hosted by Keion White this February took a violent turn. The San Francisco 49ers player was shot following an alleged confrontation involving Lil Baby and his entourage, though the accusation had not been confirmed at press time. Months after the incident, It was reported that authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Gang and Narcotics Division reportedly arrested 35-year-old Gregory Walker in Los Angeles on Friday morning (October 9). According to reported jail records, Walker faces felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and assault with a semiautomatic firearm. He is being held without bail, while law enforcement continues to investigate the case. Further details, including his arraignment date, may emerge as the investigation progresses.
For those unfamiliar with the incident, the shooting occurred on the morning of February 9 at a Super Bowl afterparty hosted by the NFL defensive lineman at Dahlia’s Lounge in San Francisco’s Mission District. The “Coast 2 Coast” rapper and his associates allegedly attempted to gain entry, leading to rising tensions. A witness reportedly told police they heard two gunshots while seeking management’s intervention, before discovering White bleeding from his ankle.
The 49ers player was taken to the hospital, where he underwent surgery, and has since fully recovered from the incident. Meanwhile, Lil Baby and his entourage have not publicly responded to the allegations of a confrontation, and, based on the information released by authorities so far, neither has been linked to the ongoing case.
Elsewhere, Lil Baby is gearing up to release a new album, although details about the tracklist and other aspects of the project remain scarce. However, he reportedly hinted at a November 6 release date on social media, suggesting fans may not have to wait much longer to hear new music from Wham.
The upcoming project follows the release of his previously mentioned “Coast 2 Coast” single, as well as “Dead Fresh”, featuring production from Pharrell. While some fans have been less enthusiastic about Baby’s recent output, his next album could be an opportunity to win them back.
For those following the Keion White shooting case, the arrest marks a significant development as the investigation continues.
