"His senseless death leaves us worse off."īy Monday, hundreds of people formed a circle in front of the closed store to pay their respects. "Nipsey's activism, leadership and dedication to community was an inspiration for Californians and beyond," tweeted California senator and presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Hussle's philanthropic work went well beyond the usual celebrity "giving back" ethos, and political and community leaders were as quick and effusive in their praise as his fellow hip-hop artists. rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead outside his L.A.
Hussle, 33, and his business partner purchased property in the Crenshaw neighbourhood, intending to knock it down and erect a six-storey residential building atop a commercial plaza, with The Marathon as its anchor. The vigil was held outside The Marathon clothing store where Hussle hoped to spark revitalization for the neighbourhood where he grew up. Two other injuries were serious and 15 were considered non-life threatening.
Moore said Holder fled in a car driven by an unidentified woman.Įarlier, police said they believe Holder fled the scene in a 2016 Chevy Cruze that was waiting in an adjacent alley.ĭetails about Holder were released shortly after 19 people were taken to local hospitals - two in critical condition - after a vigil for Hussle turned violent Monday night.Īt least one of the critically injured people was struck by a car, and the other one had a "penetrating injury," although it's unclear whether that person was stabbed or cut by broken glass. The chief said the attacker had repeatedly walked up to the artist and spoke to him, and then returned with a gun and opened fire. Hussle was shot outside his South Los Angeles clothing store on Sunday, a day before he was to have a meeting with Moore about the relationship between police and the inner city. He said the shooting was not gang violence. Los Angeles police say the man suspected of fatally shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle over the weekend has been arrested near Los Angeles.Įarlier Tuesday, LAPD chief Michel Moore told reporters that 29-year-old Eric Holder and Hussle knew each other, but the chief didn't disclose any details about the nature of the dispute or how the two men knew each other.
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