In the wake of a shooting near the residence of rap icon Drake earlier this week, authorities responded to another alarming incident as an individual attempted to break into the rapper’s home on Wednesday.
Toronto Police Service officers were summoned to Drake’s property around 2 p.m. on Wednesday following reports of an individual trying to gain access. The person was subsequently apprehended under the Ontario Mental Health Act, indicating that the incident is being treated as a mental health concern rather than a criminal matter. Under this act, individuals who are deemed to be suffering from a mental disorder can be taken into custody for medical evaluation if they pose a risk of serious bodily harm.
While it remains unclear whether Drake was present at the time of the attempted break-in, this incident follows a shooting outside his home on Tuesday morning, which left one of his security guards injured.
In the previous shooting incident, which occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Toronto Police Service officers discovered a security guard outside Drake’s home with a gunshot wound. The guard was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, while the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Authorities have refrained from disclosing whether Drake was at home during the shooting or providing details about the suspect or their vehicle. The incident has occurred amidst a highly publicized feud between Drake and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, which has escalated with the release of diss tracks from both artists.
As investigations into these incidents continue, concerns about the safety and security of Drake’s residence persist, highlighting the challenges faced by high-profile individuals in maintaining their personal security amidst public scrutiny and potential threats.
*(Based on the article “Person apprehended following attempted break-in at Drake’s Toronto home, police say” on USA TODAY)*