The rapper, born Tione Jayden Merritt, was involved in a situation in Edgewater, New Jersey that turned violent. According to TMZ, a shootout erupted at a Chipotle, and more gunplay took place at a nearby Exxon.
The person struck at the Chipotle was hit multiple times, while the victim at the Exxon was shot once. Lil Tjay, 21, was struck by gunfire and rushed to the hospital, where he is undergoing emergency surgery.
The identity of the second victim has yet to be revealed. Police are still seeking a motive, and as of press time, no suspects have been apprehended.