Pretty Ricky rapper and “Love and Hip Hop” star Baby Blue (born
Diamond Smith) was shot along with another individual while in the parking lot of a bowling alley Monday.
According to reports, the two suspects attempted to steal a gold chain, shooting Baby Blue in the process, police said. He was transported to the local hospital in critical condition after being injured outside of SPAREZ Bowling Alley in Davie, Florida.
The artist and his companion were standing by their cars “when two unknown armed male suspects approached,” according to the Davie Police Department.
PEOPLE writes, “a physical altercation ensued as the suspects attempted to steal a gold chain necklace from one of the victims. One of the suspects’ firearms discharged, hitting Baby Blue in the left shoulder.” The thugs fled the scene after the shooting.