Suspect in Takeoff Murder Indicted

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Patrick Xavier Clark, the suspect in Takeoff’s murder, was formally indicted on Thursday (May 25) in Houston, according to Pitchfork.

The Migos rapper, real name Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed on November 1 at a private bowling alley party that also left two other individuals injured.

Clark was arrested back in December 2022 and was released on a $1 million bond.

A concerned citizen and family friend who believes in Patrick’s innocence posted the bond on his behalf,” his attorney Letitia D. Quinones told KTVU News. “Like any other defendant, Patrick is presumed to be innocent and has the right to bond. He also has an obligation to comply with all the terms the court has laid out.”

Clark reportedly attempted to claim self-defense in the case. “We feel comfortable that when the time is right that Mr. Clark will have a valid and meritorious claim for self-defense,” one of his lawyers reportedly stated according to the Associated Press.

Prior to his arrest, Clark reportedly tried to flee to Mexico and get an emergency passport.