Houston rapper Sauce Walka is recovering after being shot in the leg during a shooting in downtown Memphis on Saturday afternoon.
Memphis police say the incident at approximately 2:42 p.m. in the 100 block of George W. Lee Avenue. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, and Sauce Walka, also given name is Albert Walker Mondane, was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.
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We want to assure our community and visitors that downtown Memphis is a safe place. This was not a random act of violence. We understand the concern and reiterate that this was not random. MPD is committed to bringing those responsible to justice. pic.twitter.com/iR8LcQzeFv
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) March 22, 2025
His father confirmed to KPRC 2 early Sunday morning that it was indeed Sauce Walka who was injured. He expressed relief that his son survived despite the traumatic incident.
Memphis Police described the shooting as an isolated incident and emphasized that it was not a random act of violence. Investigators have identified the suspect vehicle and are working to make an arrest.
