Suspect Named For The Killing Of Rapper Nipsey Hussle

Police have named a suspect for the killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle.

The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement asking the public’s help in locating suspect Eric Holder.

“On March 31, 2019 around 3:20 p.m. three male adults were standing in front of a business in a strip mall in the 3400 block of West Slauson Blvd. The suspect walked up to the men and fired numerous shots at them. The victims were struck and fell to the ground,” a statement from the LAPD reads. “The suspect ran southbound through an adjacent valley to a waiting vehicle. The suspect entered the passenger side of the vehicle and fled the area. The vehicle is a 2016 Chevy Cruze, white four doors, CA license plate 7RJD742. The vehicle was driven by an unidentified female.”

The statement continued: “Two victims were transported to local hospitals and one refused medical treatment at the scene. One victim, Ermias Asghedom, known as Nipsey Hussle, died as a result of the gunshot wounds he sustained. Detectives have worked tirelessly and are now asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect in this case.”

At least six people have been injured. If you have any information, you are encouraged to call the police.