×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Man charged in Takeoff killing says he's innocent

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Rapper Takeoff. (Courtesy)

An attorney for a man accused of fatally shooting rapper Takeoff last month said Monday that the musician's death outside a Houston bowling alley was a tragedy but that her client says he's innocent of the crime.

Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, made a brief court appearance in which prosecutors and his defense attorneys agreed to hold a bond reduction hearing on Dec. 14. Clark was arrested on a murder charge last week and is jailed on a $2 million bond.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Senegal Vs Morocco: Afcon ruling lawful, but CAF's reputation at risk
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Arteta defends Kepa selection after blunder sinks Arsenal in League Cup final
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Manchester City's League Cup glory over Arsenal adds twist to title race
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Ziyech slip leads to stunning CAF Cup exit for Wydad