Shooting at Boosie Badazz concert in Ohio leaves two critically injured

12 March 2025 , 08:41

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Boosie Badazz performs in concert during Millennium Tour 2025 at Little Caesars Arena on March 08, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Scott Legato/WireImage

"We are committed to doing everything in our power to prevent something like this from ever happening again," the FieldHouse Lounge said in a statement.

A shooting broke out at a Boosie Badazz concert in Akron, Ohio, leaving two people critically injured. 

According to NBC affiliate WKYC, citing a report from the Akron Police Department, at some point during the FieldHouse Lounge performance, "a fight broke out, and an unidentified male suspect fired multiple shots, striking the victims. The suspect fled the scene following the shooting." 

Off-duty uniformed officers working security during the concert called for assistance shortly after 2:00 a.m. local time. 

WKYC and CBS affiliate WOIO reported that two men, ages 18 and 36, were found with "apparent" gunshot wounds, causing them to be taken to the hospital in "critical condition."

A third man, age 25, showed up to a local hospital with a "graze-gunshot injury." The names of the three men have not been released. 

Akron Police Department Deputy Chief Michael Miller told TMZ that it is believed that the gunman slipped through a blind spot with the weapon and that at least one of the shots was fired while the "Wipe Me Down" rapper, 42, was on stage.

PEOPLE reached out to the Akron Police Department and a representative for Boosie but did not immediately hear back. 

In a statement on social media, the FieldHouse Lounge said it is "deeply saddened by the tragic incident that took place." 

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and everyone affected by this event. To our loyal customers and supporters, we sincerely apologize for the fear and distress this incident has caused," the statement continued.

Boosie Badazz backstage at the Billion Dollar Baby Birthday Bash at Spectrum Center on January 22, 2025. 

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"The safety and well-being of our guests are always our top priority, and we are committed to doing everything in our power to prevent something like this from ever happening again." 

The incident comes after the August shooting at outdoor concert “The Pull Up Car Show and Music Fest,” where Boosie also performed.

Emma Davis

Deputy Editor