The entertainment world continues to mourn the shocking death of artist/entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle. As many continue to mourn nationwide and across social media, the Los Angeles Police Department have identified the main suspect. 29-year-old Eric Holder has been named the shooter, who fired multiple shots including one to the head and body of the 33-year-old rapper. In a statement released shortly after 1 a.m. EST, the LAPD reveals Holder got into an argument with Nipsey Hussle moments before the shooting. An L.A. native, Holder is said to be known by Nipsey and his associates.

On Monday afternoon (Apr. 2), surveillance video surfaced online of the incident where Holder is allegedly seen walking up to Hussle and other patrons outside of The Marathon store at 3:20 p.m. PST in South Central, Los Angeles. At that moment shots were fired and Holder is seen running down an alley way into a white, four-door 2016 Chevy Cruze, with the license plate number 7RJD742. The breaking update came hours after vigils were held for the rapper, real name Ermias Asghedom, outside of The Marathon store he owned on Monday night in Los Angeles and another gathering held in NYC spearheaded by close collaborator and Harlem artist Dave East. Local authorities are asking anyone with info to Eric Holder’s whereabouts to call the South Bureau Homicide at 323-786-5100.

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UPDATE: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have confirmed to CBS2 that 29-year-old Eric Holder was caught in the Bellflower, CA area around 12:53 p.m. PST. LAPD tells CBS2 they were responding to confirm the suspect’s identity as Holder. In a press conference held hours before the capture on Tuesday (Apr. 2), LAPD Chief Michel Moore told reporters that Holder, a gang member, had a dispute with Nipsey Hussle and returned moments later shooting the rapper and two others.

“Mr. Holder walked up on multiple occasions and engaged in a conversation with Nipsey and the others that were there. He left and subsequently came back armed with a handgun, and purposefully and repeatedly fired, striking and killing Nipsey Hussle,” said Moore.

Along with releasing footage of the arrest, TMZ reports an unidentified woman who is suspected to be the getaway driver surrendered to police.


Previously:
Nipsey Hussle Shot & Killed In Los Angeles
Nipsey Hussle Feat. Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy – “Racks in the Middle” (Video)
Nipsey Hussle & Lauren London Star In GQ
Nipsey Hussle Feat. Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy – “Racks in the Middle”