Rapper Benzino shot at mother's funeral
Rapper Benzino is in a critical condition after he was shot while attending his mother's funeral.
The hip-hop star and reality TV personality, real name Raymond Scott, was traveling in the funeral procession in Duxbury, Massachusetts on Saturday morning (29Mar14) when he was hit by a bullet to the shoulder.
Police believe Benzino's nephew, Gai Scott, carried out the
shooting, pulling up in another vehicle alongside his uncle's car
and taking aim at him through the window following a dispute.
The rapper is now receiving treatment in the South Shore
Hospital.
A statement from his representative reads, "He was shot in the
shoulder while attending his mom's funeral... At this time we ask
that you keep Benzino in your prayers as we are hoping for a speedy
recovery."
Scott has been charged with armed assault with intent to murder in
connection to the shooting. He is due to appear in Plymouth
District Court on Monday (31Mar14).