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Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Suspect Arrested

Jimmy Carlton Winfrey surrenders to authorities, held without bail.

The man suspected of shooting up Lil Wayne’s tour bus was arrested in Georgia Tuesday, according to TMZ.

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Jimmy Carlton Winfrey surrendered to Cobb County police on charges of aggravated assault, criminal damage of property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, terroristic threats, discharge of firearms on or near a public highway or street and gang activity. 

Winfrey’s booking information states that he had a scar from a “gun wound” on his wrist. He is being held at the Cobb County Jail without bail and does not have an attorney as of yet.

The 25-year-old, who is reportedly Young Thugs road manager, is accused of lighting up Weezy’s bus following an altercation inside an Atlanta club. Police say the incident was gang-related.

No one was injured in the April 26 shooting.   

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