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Nipsey Hussle: More Than Music, More Than a Rapper
Nipsey Hussle: More Than Music, More Than a Rapper
Source: WorldStarHipHop

Man Suspected in the Shooting Death of Nipsey Hussle Has Been Captured

LAPD Name a Suspect in the Shooting Death of Nipsey Hussle Source: WorldStarHipHop

Update: According to CBS Los Angeles Eric Holder, the man wanted for shooting Nipsey Hussle, has been captured.

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There are updates on the Nipsey Hussle case.

The Los Angeles Police Department have named a suspect in the shooting death of Nipsey Hussle. The rapper, who was 33, was shot and killed in front of his department store, Marathon Clothing Company, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles on March 31st.

READ: Kendrick Lamar, Nas, J. Cole & More React to the Death of Nipsey Hussle

The LAPD made the announcement on Tuesday that 29-year-old Eric Holder is wanted for homicide.

READ: Nipsey Hussle: More Than Music, More Than a Rapper

According to the statement released by the police, a man walked to the store, where Nipsey and two other men were standing, and started firing shots. All three men were hit and fell. The man ran off into an alley where a getaway car, a 2016 Chevy Cruz, was waiting for him. According to the LAPD, "an unidentified female" was behind the wheel.

LAPD is asking anyone with information to call "South Bureau Homicide at 323-786-5100."

This update comes hours after multiple people were hurt and trampled in front of Marathon Clothing Company, which has become a memorial site for Nipsey.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, 19 people were transported, with most suffering from "trample injuries. Police with riot gear started trying to make lines.

"It's not clear what caused the commotion, but police spokeswoman Meghan Aguilar said there was "mass panic and chaos" in the area.

Source: ABC7