Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Benzino was shot Saturday on a Massachusetts highway while driving to St. Peter’s Church in Plymouth for his mother’s funeral.
Benzino, 48, real name Raymond Scott was shot by his nephew Gai Scott reports Fox News. Scott pulled up next to the red SUV Benzino was driving and fired several shots.
Bleeding, Benzino got out of his SUV and flagged down a passerby who took him to the police custody notes the NY Daily News. Benzino was later transferred to the hospital.
Benzino suffered a shot to the arm and a bullet grazed his back. A spokesperson for the South Shore Hospital said Sunday morning that Benzino is in good condition.
Benzino confirmed his condition on Instagram, posting photo with the caption, “Feel much better. God is real . . . My mother touched me, I’m certain.”
The shooting did not stop the funeral. Once police finished questioning mourners, the mass went on as planned notes The Boston Globe.
Police say there was a growing tension between Benzino and Scott. Scott was taken into custody with no incident and was charged with assault with intent to murder.
Scoot will be arraigned Monday.