FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Offset's Florida Casino Shooting

Investigators seek public's help identifying individuals and vehicles involved in the April 6 attack on the rapper.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:55pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence gathered in a violent crime investigation.The FBI's search for suspects in the shooting of rapper Offset at a Florida casino exposes the gritty realities of violent crime investigations.Hollywood Today

Federal investigators have released photos of suspects and vehicles believed to be involved in the recent shooting of rapper Offset at a Florida casino. The April 6 incident at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, left Offset with a non-life-threatening leg wound after an attempted robbery. Authorities are asking the public to help identify the individuals and vehicles shown in the security footage.

Why it matters

The shooting of a high-profile celebrity like Offset at a major casino resort raises concerns about public safety and security in the area. The FBI's involvement also highlights the complex jurisdictional issues when crimes occur on tribal lands. This case could have broader implications for how law enforcement handles celebrity-related incidents and works to prevent future attacks.

The details

According to investigators, the shooting occurred around 7:24 p.m. on April 6 when a large group assaulted Offset outside the casino. During the confrontation, one member of the group pulled out a handgun and fired a single round, striking the rapper in the leg. The group then attempted to steal Offset's watch, but the robbery was unsuccessful. Offset was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and released four days later.

  • The shooting occurred at approximately 7:24 p.m. on April 6, 2026.
  • Offset was released from the hospital on April 10, 2026.

The players

Offset

An Atlanta-based rapper whose legal name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus. He was the victim of the shooting incident at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Lil Tjay

A rapper who was arrested nearby on unrelated charges shortly after the shooting, but was not charged in connection with the incident.

Seminole Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that is jointly investigating the shooting with the FBI.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is leading the investigation into the shooting due to its occurrence on tribal land owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Seminole Tribe of Florida

The federally recognized Native American tribe that owns the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino property where the shooting took place.

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What they’re saying

“'I'm good, but I'm planning to be better! I'm focused on my family, my recovery, and getting back to the music...realizing that life is made up of quiet wins and loud losses...'”

— Offset

What’s next

The FBI is asking the public to contact them at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov if they have any information about the suspects or vehicles involved in the shooting.

The takeaway

This high-profile shooting at a major casino resort highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in ensuring public safety, especially when crimes occur on tribal lands that fall under federal jurisdiction. The investigation's progress will be closely watched, as it could set precedents for how similar celebrity-related incidents are handled in the future.