Sources say 48 year old rapper, Benzino was shot by his nephew 3 times while in the funeral procession en route to his mother’s funeral. The incident took place in Boston’s Duxbury area on Route 3 southbound near Exit 11 around 11:55am. It is said Benzino’s injuries are non lift threatening.
Via TMZ
“Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Benzino was shot Saturday afternoon while driving in his mother’s funeral procession and police already arrested a suspect … law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
We’re told Benzino — former owner of Source Magazine — was shot after an argument erupted between family members in the funeral procession.
Benzino was hit and he was rushed to the hospital.
Remarkably … the rest of the family went on with the funeral and the preacher says when they arrived both the limo and the hearse were blood stained — according to reports.
We’re told Benzino is currently in the hospital but we do not know the seriousness of his condition.
Story developing …
Local news reports that Benzino’s nephew, who was driving a Bentley, shot Benzino, the driver of a red Dodge SUV. The identity of the shooter has not been released but sources say he was arrested and charged with armed assault with intent to murder and will be arraigned Monday.
**UPDATE**
Stevie J posted the photo below moments ago.
