The Migos member who died was Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball. He was fatally shot on November 1, 2022, at a private party at a bowling alley in downtown Houston, Texas. He was 28. The Harris County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide caused by penetrating gunshot wounds to the head and torso.1Los Angeles Times. Takeoff Cause of Death: Shot in Head, Torso A man named Patrick Xavier Clark was charged with his murder and is scheduled to stand trial in November 2026.2Click2Houston. Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Killing Migos Rapper Takeoff Takeoff’s fellow Migos members, Quavo and Offset, both survived him. Quavo is Takeoff’s uncle, and Offset is his cousin.
What Happened the Night Takeoff Was Shot
Takeoff was attending a private party at 810 Billiards & Bowling, on the third floor of a retail complex in downtown Houston. The event had been hosted by J. Prince Jr., son of Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince.3Click2Houston. Forensic Fumble: Unraveling the Brady Notices Including Takeoff’s Murder Roughly 40 to 50 people were there. The party had been scheduled to end around 1:00 a.m. but ran about an hour later.4ABC News. Migos Rapper Takeoff Fatally Shot in Downtown Houston
Investigators said an argument broke out during a dice game involving Quavo and other people at the gathering. Gunfire followed shortly after 2:30 a.m. Houston police later said they had no evidence Takeoff was involved in the argument or any criminal activity, describing him as an innocent bystander. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others, a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, were shot and taken to a hospital but survived.5Fox 5 Atlanta. Takeoff Death: Migos Rapper Dies in Houston Shooting
The Suspect and Where the Case Stands
Houston police arrested Patrick Xavier Clark, then 33, on December 1, 2022, exactly one month after the shooting. Detectives said they identified him through surveillance footage, cell phone videos, and fingerprints recovered from a wine bottle he allegedly held while firing and later discarded near the House of Blues.6Houston Public Media. Concerned Citizen Posts $1 Million Bond for Patrick Clark Surveillance video purportedly showed Clark holding a gun in one hand and the bottle in the other, firing in the direction where Takeoff was standing.7ABC 13. Who Killed Takeoff: Migos Murder Suspect
Prosecutors also pointed to Clark’s conduct after the shooting. According to court records, he searched online for information about the case, including his own name and age. Two days before his arrest, he allegedly bought plane tickets to Mexico, applied for and received an expedited passport, and was found with a large amount of cash when officers took him into custody.7ABC 13. Who Killed Takeoff: Migos Murder Suspect A judge initially set bond at $2 million, which was later reduced to $1 million. A family friend posted the bond, and Clark was released under house arrest and GPS monitoring; those conditions were loosened to a curfew by late 2023.8Fox 26 Houston. Takeoff Murder: One Year Since Rapper’s Tragic Death
A Harris County grand jury indicted Clark on a charge of murder on May 25, 2023. The arraignment document alleged that he “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” discharged a firearm at and in the direction of Takeoff.9CNN. Takeoff Murder Indictment: Patrick Clark He pleaded not guilty. On February 11, 2026, a trial date was set: jury selection is scheduled to begin November 5, 2026, with the trial itself starting November 9, 2026. Clark’s attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, maintains that he did not fire the fatal shots. Prosecutors plan to rely on the surveillance footage and fingerprint evidence at trial.2Click2Houston. Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Killing Migos Rapper Takeoff No one else has been publicly charged in the killing.
Civil Lawsuits Against the Bowling Alley
Takeoff’s death also led to civil litigation against 810 Billiards & Bowling. In June 2023, his mother, Titania Davenport, filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against the venue’s operators, alleging negligence for failing to provide trained security, adequate lighting, cameras, signage, or weapons screening. Joshua Washington, the man wounded in the shooting, filed a separate negligence suit raising similar claims about the lack of after-hours security.10Houston Public Media. Man Wounded in Takeoff Shooting Sues Houston Bowling Alley Over Inadequate Security
The wrongful death case was settled for a confidential amount. A new legal fight has since emerged between Takeoff’s parents over how the settlement should be divided. His father, Kenneth Ball, joined the lawsuit as an intervenor in late December 2023, seeking half the proceeds plus funeral expenses. Davenport opposes that claim, arguing Ball was “barely present” during Takeoff’s life and provided “negligible financial support.” The parents also disagree on jurisdiction: Ball wants the matter resolved in Texas, while Davenport wants it moved to Georgia, where a probate case for Takeoff’s estate is pending in Fulton County. Takeoff died without a will, and a judge had not ruled on the division of funds as of June 2026.11BET. Takeoff’s Parents Are in a New Court Fight Over His Wrongful Death Settlement
What Takeoff’s Death Meant for Migos
Migos, composed of Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset, had already been fracturing before the shooting. Offset and his wife, Cardi B, unfollowed Quavo and Takeoff on social media in 2021. In October 2022, weeks before Takeoff died, Quavo and Takeoff released a duo album called Only Built for Infinity Links without Offset.12Newsweek. Takeoff Death Prompts Revisiting Timeline of Migos Breakup
The killing removed any remaining possibility of a reunion. In February 2023, Quavo released a tribute song called “Greatness” with the lyrics, “Don’t ask about the group / He gone, we gone / It can’t come back.” Offset moved fully to a solo career, telling Variety his objective was to “smash shit and fuck the game up as a solo artist.” A legal dispute between Offset and Quality Control, the group’s label, over solo recording rights further cemented the separation.13Variety. Offset on Takeoff Death, Migos Breakup, Solo Album
Quavo’s Gun Violence Work and the Rocket Foundation
After losing his nephew, Quavo turned to gun violence prevention. In 2022, he founded the Rocket Foundation, named after Takeoff’s nickname, with a stated mission of ending gun violence in the United States by investing in community violence intervention programs.14The Rocket Foundation. About the Rocket Foundation Quavo committed $2 million to the effort and identified Atlanta as the foundation’s primary focus area.15U.S. Rep. McBath. Quavo Steps Up Advocacy Against Gun Violence
In September 2023, Quavo traveled to Washington, D.C., where he met privately with Vice President Kamala Harris and joined a panel titled “The Moral Urgency to Prevent Gun Violence” at the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual legislative conference, alongside Senator Raphael Warnock and Representative Lucy McBath.16NPR. Gun Violence Prevention: Quavo in Washington DC He also advocated for the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, which would direct $6.5 billion in federal grants toward community violence prevention, job training, and youth workforce development.15U.S. Rep. McBath. Quavo Steps Up Advocacy Against Gun Violence
In March 2024, the Rocket Foundation launched its Spark Grants program, distributing $100,000 across ten Atlanta-area organizations, $10,000 each, with recipients focused on employment services for formerly incarcerated people, trauma-informed wellness resources, and restorative justice training for schools. The foundation also runs Rocket Camp, a ten-week summer program pairing 25 to 30 high-risk teenagers with mentors, HBCU campus visits, career readiness training, and paid stipends of up to $100 per week.17The Rocket Foundation. Rocket Foundation Programs