Chaka Zulu, Ludacris' Manager, Charged With Murder: Police

ATLANTA, GA — Chaka Zulu, the famed manager of hip-hop artist and actor Ludacris, is facing multiple charges in connection with a June 26 triple shooting at a Buckhead restaurant.

Zulu, whose real name is Ahmed Chaka Zulu Obafemi, is charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and simple battery.

He was one of three men shot around 11:30 p.m., June 26, in the 2000 block of Peachtree Road, according to a June CBS46 News report.

According to the 911 call from the day of the shooting released by Atlanta Police, a caller from the scene was heard telling operators that a man, who he called "Chak," was shot in his side inside of the restaurant.

During the call, one operator told another one that a second person was found shot outside of the restaurant.

An incident report from Atlanta police shows Zulu was shot in his back.

According to the report, the three men were taken to Grady and Piedmont Hospital, where one man was pronounced dead.

Zulu turned himself into the Fulton County Jail on Sept. 13, police said. Jail records show he was released the same day on bond.

According to CBS46, his attorneys released a statement claiming self-defense.

According to the statement, Zulu had been jumped from behind by at least four people and "was forced to defend himself."

"Mr. Zulu was shot in the back during the shooting and nearly lost his life, and is still recovering from the nearly fatal injuries he sustained that evening. Mr. Zulu was at his place of business that night and had every right to defend himself. In an attempt to save his life, Mr. Zulu lawfully discharged his weapon in self-defense, a weapon that he is licensed to carry," the statement said.

Read more via CBS46.