The mother of chart topping producer Dr. Dre was arrested for allegedly shooting a gun at a male friend inside her home in Hidden Hills, California. Nobody was injured in the fracas, but Verna Griffin, 54, was arrested on investigation of assault with a deadly weapon, a felony offense.
At press time, there was no motive known for the alleged attack on her unnamed friend.
According to press reports, the shooting occurred between 7 and 9 p.m. in the home, which is actually owned by Dr. Dre (Andre Young). However, Dre doesn’t reside in the house.
Police declared they found a handgun in Griffin’s car as it was parked at a local gas. After the alleged victim returned to the house with the police, Griffin was arrested and eventually released on $50,000 bail.
