{"id":150690,"date":"2022-12-07T11:20:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T11:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/takeoffs-killer-patrick-xavier-clark-was-trying-to-flee-the-country-on-an-expedited-passport-when-he-was-arrested\/"},"modified":"2022-12-07T11:20:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T11:20:05","slug":"takeoffs-killer-patrick-xavier-clark-was-trying-to-flee-the-country-on-an-expedited-passport-when-he-was-arrested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/takeoffs-killer-patrick-xavier-clark-was-trying-to-flee-the-country-on-an-expedited-passport-when-he-was-arrested\/","title":{"rendered":"Takeoff’s ‘killer’ Patrick Xavier Clark was ‘trying to flee the country on an expedited passport when he was arrested’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE suspect recently arrested for allegedly killing Migos member Takeoff was trying to flee the country before he was taken in, prosecutors claim.<\/p>\n

Police said Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was arrested on a murder charge last week, days after allegedly making a plan to escape – defense attorneys claimed in an early court appearance their client was merely about to enjoy a vacation in Mexico.<\/p>\n

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Takeoff’s alleged killer was trying to flee the country before he was taken in, prosecutors claim<\/span>Credits: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was arrested on a murder charge last week, but his team claims he is innocent<\/span>Credits: AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Prosecutors claimed that Clark had obtained a passport, two tickets to Mexico, and a large amount of cash days before he was taken in<\/span>Credits: AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Takeoff was fatally shot following an argument over a lucrative dice game outside of a private event on November 1, police said<\/span>Credits: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Clark was taken in Thursday evening on the east side of Houston – the same city where rapper Takeoff, 28, was gunned down outside a bowling alley on November 1.<\/p>\n

At a court hearing on Monday, the suspect’s legal team argued that their client was innocent after Houston police made concerning not about his plans prior to the arrest.<\/p>\n

Prosecuting officials alleged that Clark obtained a passport and purchased tickets to Mexico just two days before he was booked.<\/p>\n

The suspect also had a “large amount of cash,” according to court documents obtained by Fox 19.<\/p>\n

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“He wasn’t trying to go anywhere,” said one of Clark’s attorneys Letitia Quinones while Clark stood silently in an orange jumpsuit.<\/p>\n

Fans were horrified when a shocking video of Takeoff standing silently in a group of 30 people reportedly involved in a fiery debate came to light.<\/p>\n

Houston police said the confrontation which involved Takeoff’s uncle Quavo, according to the footage, followed an argument over a lucrative dice game.<\/p>\n

Investigators say things turned deadly when a pair of suspects, one alleged to be Clark, opened fire and struck the Stir Fry rapper in the head or neck.<\/p>\n

Takeoff was not involved in the conflict and was “an innocent bystander,” police said Friday.<\/p>\n

An autopsy report by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso.<\/p>\n

Another rapper Cameron Joshua, also known as Lil Cam, was arrested on November 22 and charged with two counts of weapons possession by a felon.<\/p>\n

Suspicion surrounding Joshua’s involvement in Takeoff’s shooting reportedly came from fans on Twitter who noticed him in the video footage released on social media of the incident, per TMZ.<\/p>\n

A person in the crowd can be seen holding a gun as the tensions in the altercation begin to rise.<\/p>\n

However, during Wednesday’s arraignment, prosecutors and the defense reiterated that Joshua, 22, did not discharge the firearm during the incident and was arrested for being a felon in possession of a weapon.<\/p>\n

HPD Chief Troy Finner credited an extensive police investigation for these arrests after none of the more than 30 witnesses came forward to assist in identifying the 33-year-old suspect.<\/p>\n

According to police, a man and a woman also opened fire, non-life-threatening injuries and still help at least two people – investigators trying to track witnesses who could provide them with more information.<\/p>\n

Takeoff was notably one-third of the popular rap group Migos, which includes his cousin Offset and uncle Quavo.<\/p>\n

Even after Takeoff’s death, Migos still maintains just over 19 million monthly listeners on Spotify.<\/p>\n

The rap world mourned Takeoff’s death, who was described as a “peaceful and non-violent” person.<\/p>\n

However, the US Sun exclusively revealed that the rapper was facing a threat of trial for an alleged rape before his untimely death.<\/p>\n

TAKEOFF MOURNED<\/h2>\n

Takeoff began his rap career in 2008 and quickly joined his family to form Migos, who released their first mixtape in 2011.<\/p>\n

In 2016, Migos released what has arguably been their most popular single, Bad and Boujee, which featured artist Lil Uzi Vert as well.<\/p>\n

The song went 4x Multi-Platinum in 2017, per the RIAA.<\/p>\n

Even after Takeoff’s death, Migos still maintains just over 19 million monthly listeners on Spotify.<\/p>\n

Drew Findling, Takeoff’s lawyer, told The New York Times that it had been a “devastating loss,” and many other artists have publicly acknowledged the rapper.<\/p>\n

Offset spoke out about Takeoff’s death days after he died, sharing that he was in an “unbearable” amount of pain.<\/p>\n

“Dear Take, the pain you have left me with is unbearable. My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can’t find the words,” Offset mourned.<\/p>\n

“I know someone with a soul like yours is in heaven now. I hope you can see how much we love you and miss you. You have left a hole in my heart that will never be filled.<\/p>\n

“You have left a hole in my heart that will never be filled. Give me strength, give your brothers strength, give your family strength. Even though I know you will always be with us, throw me a lil sign or a beautiful dream. I love you forever, 4L and after.”<\/p>\n

FAMILY BOND<\/h2>\n

Quavo, who was right by Takeoff’s side when he took his last breath that fateful November evening, shared a heartfelt message to his nephew days after his death.<\/p>\n

“Dear Take, It’s so hard to tell you Ima miss you because you always with me and we did everything together,” he began.<\/p>\n

“Since we were kids you been by my side lookin up at me, them eyes waiting on me to make the next move… then you followed up right behind me.”<\/p>\n

He went on to describe TakeOff’s genuine passion for music and the fact that it was his “dream to become a rapper” due to Quavo not knowing what he wanted to do.<\/p>\n

Quavo described his nephew’s selflessness and that it was TakeOff who completed the “triplet flow.”<\/p>\n

“He never worried about titles, credit, or what man got the most shine, that wasn’t him,” Quavo said. “He didn’t care about none of that as long we brought it back home to the family!”<\/p>\n

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The grieving rapper tried to make sense of TakeOff’s death, saying that despite being his nephew, he always wondered what he truly was to him and finally understood: “You are OUR angel.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n