Sauce Walka Shot in Targeted Attack in Memphis

Walka was “transported to the hospital in non-critical condition.” Local Memphis news stations have reported that Sayso P, a fellow rapper who was with Walka at the time, was shot and killed during the attack. While authorities have not officially shared the identity of the deceased victim, rapper YTB Fatt posted a since-deleted photo on Instagram with Sayso P, writing, “Fly high soldier. May God give your family strength. Get your rest.”

According to TMZ, Memphis authorities said during a press conference late Saturday night that their CSI investigators determined the rapper, as well as a second individual, was specifically sought out by the gunmen.

“We want to assure our community and visitors that downtown Memphis is a safe place. This incident was not a random act of violence,” the MPD said in a statement released to local publications.

“Early indications are that the victims and suspects are known to each other. We understand the public’s concern and reiterate that this was not a random act,” the department added in the statement. “MPD is committed to bringing those responsible to justice and will be utilizing downtown camera footage and other technology available to aid in identifying everyone involved.”

In a social media video posted after the shooting, Walka can be seen giving respect to the late Sayso P and calling his father.

Sauce and the other victim were outside a vehicle when the suspects pulled up and opened fire with several other occupants in their car. Law enforcement shared that there was no conversation between either party — not before the shooting nor during. The suspects then drove off in their four-door white vehicle. “Had it not been for God, my son would’ve been dead,” the elder Walker said to KHOU.