Zulu, whose authorized identify is Ahmed Obafemi, turned himself in to face expenses associated to an Atlanta capturing in June that left him injured.
The supervisor for the rapper Ludacris faces a homicide cost in Atlanta in reference to a June capturing.
The Atlanta Police Division stated Chaka Zulu, whose authorized identify is Ahmed Obafemi, turned himself in to face expenses Tuesday. Atlanta information retailers report that he was launched on bail the identical day. Police stated in addition they secured warrants charging him with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm in the course of the fee of a crime and easy battery.
Gabe Banks, a lawyer for the longtime music govt, issued a press release expressing disappointment within the resolution to convey expenses. Banks stated proof clearly exhibits Zulu — who was injured within the incident — defended himself whereas being attacked by not less than 4 different individuals within the June incident.
Zulu was amongst three individuals shot within the June 26 gunfire at a parking zone within the Buckhead space. One particular person died.
Banks’ assertion stated Zulu defended himself with a firearm he's licensed to hold.
“It's not misplaced on Mr. Zulu that somebody misplaced his life, however had Mr. Zulu not lawfully defended himself, Mr. Zulu would have been killed that night time,” the assertion stated.
Killed within the June capturing was 23-year-old Artez Benton, whose household described him as formidable, hard-working and devoted to his household. “He did every part proper,” his father, Artis Benton, informed the Atlanta Journal-Structure after the capturing. ” I by no means thought that this might be the top for him.”