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Lil Tjay has released his first statement following a near fatal shooting earlier this year.On June 22, Tjay – real name Tione Jayden Merritt – was shot multiple times along with a friend, 22-year-old Antoine Boyd, at a local shopping plaza during an attempted armed robbery. Tjay underwent emergency surgery as a result of the incident.The rapper posted a video to his Instagram account earlier today (August 24), where he spoke for the first time about the incident.The rapper said he survived “seven shots” and went on to thank fans who supported him during his recovery.“I just want to say thanks for the love,” Tjay said in the clip.

Lil Tjay is now reportedly awake and speaking following an incident where he was shot last month. On June 22, Tjay – real name Tione Jayden Merritt – was shot multiple times along with a friend, 22-year-old Antoine Boyd, at a local shopping plaza during an attempted armed robbery. Tjay underwent emergency surgery as a result of the incident.Now, according to a report in TMZ (June 30), sources told the outlet that Tjay is now awake and speaking.On June 24, a suspect was arrested days after the after rapper was shot.The suspect, 27-year-old Mohamed Konate, was arrested by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and New York City Police Department, but was also been admitted to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.According to Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Konate allegedly attempted to commit armed robbery against Merritt and two friends as they were walking near The Promenade, a plaza in Edgewater.

TMZ, remains unconscious in the hospital.The suspect, 27-year-old Mohamed Konate, has since been arrested by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and New York City Police Department, but has also been admitted to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.According to Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Konate allegedly attempted to commit armed robbery against Merritt and two friends as they were walking near The Promenade, a plaza in Edgewater. Merritt was shot multiple times, while Boyd was shot once.Konate has been charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder, three counts of first-degree armed robbery, and multiple weapons-related offences.

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