The supervisor for 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 prices Tuesday. Atlanta information shops 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 throughout the fee of a criminal offense and easy battery.
Gabe Banks, a lawyer for the longtime music government, issued an announcement expressing disappointment within the resolution to deliver prices. Banks stated proof clearly reveals Zulu — who was injured within the incident — defended himself whereas being attacked by at the least 4 different individuals within the June incident.
Zulu was amongst three individuals shot within the June 26 gunfire at a car parking zone within the Buckhead space. One individual 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 bold, hard-working and devoted to his household.
"He did every little thing proper," his father, Artis Benton, advised the Atlanta Journal-Structure after the capturing. "I by no means thought that this is able to be the tip for him."