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Nine Charged in Violent Dallas Music Studio Heist
2 Apr
Summary
- Nine individuals, including rappers, allegedly kidnapped victims.
- The incident occurred at a music studio in Dallas on January 10.
- Law enforcement used cellphone records and surveillance to make arrests.
Nine individuals, including musical artists, have been charged with kidnapping and robbing victims at a Dallas music studio. The alleged incident took place on January 10, when three music industry professionals traveled to Dallas for a scheduled meeting. According to authorities, rapper Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lantrell Williams Jr., arranged the meeting. Once inside the studio, Williams Jr. and eight alleged coconspirators reportedly executed an armed takeover.
Authorities announced the arrests of eight of the nine individuals on April 1. These arrests were made in Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville, with law enforcement utilizing cellphone records, license plate reader data, rental car records, and surveillance footage. The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas emphasized that violence and intimidation tactics will not be tolerated and that swift justice will be pursued. It remains unclear if any events or concerts will be affected by these developments.
