The Los Angeles Police Department says that Eric Holder, aged 29 has been on the run after fleeing the scene of Nipsey’s murder in a waiting car.
Nipsey Hussle, a Grammy-nominated rapper was shot dead outside his clothing store late Sunday, and investigators believe the murder was as a result of some unresolved issues between Eric Holder and Nipsey Hussle.
TMZ reported that a man in a dark shirt fired at least three times before taking to his heels as seen in surveillance footage. Two other people, victims of the shooting were also wounded and are currently receiving healthcare.
Chief Michael Moore of the Los Angeles Police said that Eric Holder had a verbal altercation with Nipsey, left and then came back with a gun and opened fire.
A tweet by the Los Angeles Police Department says,
“Eric Holder, the suspected killer of Nipsey Hussle, has been arrested and is in police custody. Thank you to both our community for the heightened awareness/vigilance and our partners at @LASDHQ” – LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ)
Hussle’s real name is Ermias Davidson Asghedom. He grew up in South Los Angeles and as a teenager, was a member of the Rollin’ 60s street gang.
Tributes by a lot of celebrities have poured in for the rapper, including tributes from Drake, DJ Khaled and Rihanna.