2 suspects charged after attacking Nardo Wick fan at Club Skye: TPD
Courtesy: Tampa Police Department
TAMPA, Fla. - After a concert at Club Skye early Monday morning, a man was punched by people who appeared to be affiliated with the performer, Nardo Wick, according to Tampa police.
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Investigators say around 1:17 a.m., the victim tried to approach the rapper, Nardo Wick, for a photo. According to officials, eyewitnesses say when George Obregon tried to get a picture, 34-year-old Zachary Benton punched him "without provocation".
The other suspect, a 15-year-old boy, ran over to Obregon and punched him several more times, according to TPD.
Police say Obregon was taken to a local hospital.
The Tampa Police Department says the suspects were positively identified because of anonymous tips and videos submitted to law enforcement.
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Benton and the 15-year-old turned themselves in on Friday, according to TPD.
Police say Benton is charged with felony battery. The teenager is charged with felony battery and minor in possession of a firearm while wearing a mask, according to authorities.