Lil Wayne concert injuries reported, Fans went running during a rap concert near Underground Atlanta when they thought they heard gunshots Sunday night.
Lil Wayne was performing as part of the A3C Hip Hop Festival and Conference at the Georgia Freight Depot on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Atlanta.
Officials with the Atlanta Police Department told Channel 2 Action News it appears someone in the crowd yelled that they heard gunshots.
Police told us they received reports of 12 minor injuries, such as ankle injuries and lacerations from attempting to jump fences.
At this time, police said they have been unable to locate any evidence to support claims that shots were fired.
A3C posted a statement on Instagram regarding what happened saying, “Sadly, there was an altercation tonight that ended Lil Wayne’s performance. We are still collecting information to determine exactly what happened and will provide follow up information as soon as we know more details. Please be assured that the law enforcement officers present have confirmed that there were no weapons involved. This was a very unfortunate way to end what had been an otherwise amazing week of music, friendships, and connections. Thank you to everyone for your amazing support and positive energy all week. We love y’all.”
