HOUSTON – The murder trial for the man accused of killing Migos rapper Takeoff has been scheduled, the suspect’s attorney confirmed to KPRC 2 News.
Patrick Xavier Clark, 36, is set to go to trial on Nov. 9, according to his attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins.
Recommended Videos
The jury selection is set to begin on Nov. 5.
OUR LAST REPORT: Takeoff murder case continues as suspect’s hearing moved to January
Clark is charged in connection with the 2022 death of Takeoff, whose legal name was Kirsnick Khari Ball. The 28-year-old rapper was shot and killed during a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley in the 1200 block of San Jacinto.
Takeoff was killed around 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2022. The event was hosted by J. Prince Jr., son of Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince.
According to investigators, an argument broke out during or after a dice game involving Quavo, Takeoff’s uncle and fellow Migos member.
FULL INVESTIGATION: Takeoff’s death: A timeline
Video that circulated online appeared to show Quavo walking away from the area moments before gunfire erupted. Authorities say Takeoff was struck during the shooting and died at the scene.
Two other people were also shot but were transported to hospitals in private vehicles and survived their injuries.
Prosecutors allege that surveillance video shows Clark pointing and firing a gun toward a group of people. Investigators have also said Clark’s fingerprints were recovered from a wine bottle left at the scene.
Clark has consistently denied firing the fatal shots. His defense team maintains that he did not kill the rapper and continues to assert his innocence.