In a significant development in the assault case involving rapper A$AP Rocky, prosecutors presented a video in court that they claim shows him holding a gun before the alleged shooting of former fellow Mob member A$AP Relli. The video was shown in an L.A. courtroom on Monday, with LAPD detective Frank Flores testifying that the footage was obtained during the course of the investigation.
Key Takeaway
Prosecutors presented video evidence in court showing A$AP Rocky allegedly holding a gun before the alleged shooting of A$AP Relli. The trial will proceed with Rocky facing two counts of first-degree assault with a firearm.
Prosecutors assert that the video depicts Rocky holding a firearm during a physical altercation with Relli. Still photos from the footage were also shown in court to strengthen the prosecution’s argument that it is indeed A$AP Rocky in possession of the gun.
During the proceedings, Relli, who was present in court, wore a dark blue suit, black glasses, and a black facemask, maintaining a composed demeanor as the prosecution made their case against him.
The Alleged Shooting and Police Investigation
In addition to the video, prosecutors played a separate clip that they claim captures two gunshots, although no footage of the actual shooting has been presented. Relli alleges that Rocky shot his hand.
Police body camera footage was also shown, revealing the arrival of at least seven officers at the scene of the alleged shooting and their search for evidence. However, no weapon was found during the investigation.
Relli testified that he had a previous dispute with Rocky that escalated before the incident and claimed that Rocky had put a gun to his stomach during a heated exchange. According to Relli, the shooting occurred shortly after they separated, with Rocky fleeing the scene after firing approximately four shots.
During cross-examination, Rocky’s defense attorneys questioned Relli about his claim of finding shell casings later that night when the police were unable to do so. Although Relli retrieved a pair of 9mm shells, no fingerprints were recovered from them.
