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Nardo Wick's Entourage Members Surrender to Police After Fan Beating

The suspects, who reportedly have a distant relationship with the rapper, face felony battery charges, with the minor also charged for gun possession.

  • Two members of rapper Nardo Wick's entourage, Zachary Benton, 34, and a 15-year-old, Edward Hamlett, have turned themselves into Tampa Police after a fan was beaten for asking for a photo with the rapper.
  • The fan, George Obregon, 20, was left in critical condition with a brain bleed and a concussion.
  • Benton and Hamlett were each charged with felony battery and Hamlett also received an additional charge for having possession of a gun as a minor.
  • The suspects reportedly did not have a close relationship with Wick, but were friends of friends.
  • Wick has publicly stated that he had nothing to do with the assault on Obregon and has offered help to the family.
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