LA rapper Blueface arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion for attempted murder

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Los Angeles rapper Blueface was arrested in Las Vegas for a shooting that happened in early October.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrested the 25-year-old Blueface, whose real name is Jonathan Porter, outside of a business in the 300 block of Hughes Center Drive.

COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Blueface performs onstage during Republic Records Celebrates Their Class Of 2019 In Coachella Valley at Zenyara on April 14, 2019 in Coachella, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Republic Records) Getty Images

He was booked with attempted murder with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm at/into an occupied structure.

The arrest stems from a shooting on Oct. 8 in the 6300 block of Windy Road in Las Vegas.

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer at kcalnews.com. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.

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