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Los Angeles, CA – Nipsey Hussle's alleged murderer, Eric Holder, was officially charged with murder on Thursday (April 3rd), according to NBC News.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office also charged the 29-year-old resident of Los Angeles with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a criminal. If he is found guilty, he risks life imprisonment.
The Grammy nominated rapper was murdered Sunday, March 31 after a man, suspected of being Holder, shot him at least six times in front of his Marathon Clothing store at the intersection of Slauson Ave. and Crenshaw Ave.
Two other men were also shot but survived.
Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Nip and Holder had a personal dispute before the shootings. After a two-day manhunt, Holder was arrested Tuesday afternoon (April 2) at Bellflower, a suburb of L.A.
[This article has been updated. The last version was published on April 2, 2019 and can be found below.]
The man, according to the authorities, is responsible for the shooting death of Nipsey Hussle, Eric Holder, is in custody. According to CBS Los Angeles, Holder was reportedly apprehended Tuesday in the afternoon (April 2) in the Bellflower suburb of Los Angeles.
"The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to CBS2 that Eric Holder, 29, was caught by deputy ministers shortly before 1:30 pm. Los Angeles police told CBS2 that they were reacting to confirm the identity of the suspect as the owner, the outlet reported.
#RUPTURE: The person responsible for shooting Nipsey Hussle's death was captured at Bellflower, authorities said. pic.twitter.com/5P9ItJM3kH
– CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) April 2, 2019
A woman who was on the scene when Holder was arrested captured a video that she quickly shared online. In the clip, she says that she works in a mental health facility and that a police friend told her, according to the police, that Holder was handcuffed.
I do not know how true it is, but I think they attracted Eric, the bad of the bitch! pic.twitter.com/leWngydNZb
– Millionaire Murda? (@ Murdaiish1) April 2, 2019
Police issued a arrest warrant against Holder Monday night (April 1). Surveillance images obtained by TMZ appeared to show the suspect in action.
LAPD police chief Michel Moore told reporters that Holder had approached Nipsey and two other men with whom he was several times Sunday (March 31) – the day of the triple shot – and spoke to them. The incumbent then returned and opened fire.
"Mr. Holder came several times and engaged in a conversation with Nipsey and the others who were there," said Moore. "He left and then returned armed with a handgun and deliberately and at repeatedly fired, striking and killing Nipsey Hussle. "
TMZ also got pictures of Holder's arrest. In the video, six police officers surround him and at least one police officer searches his clothes, presumably looking for weapons.
No other details are available for the moment. This story is growing.
[This article has been updated. The original version was published on April 1, 2019 and can be found below.]
Los Angeles police have identified a suspect they believe shot Nipsey Hussle on Sunday (March 31). According to a tweet from the LAPD headquarters account, Eric Holder is wanted for the homicide.
"Eric Holder is wanted for Homicide in the filming of Nipsey Hussle", reads in the tweet. "It was last seen in a white 4RJD742 2016 4-door registration plate for the Chevrolet Cruze. Anyone with information about his comings and goings or this murderous shooting is asked to contact South Bureau Homicide at 323-786-5100. "
Eric Holder is wanted for Homicide as part of the filming of Nipsey Hussle. It was last seen in a white 4-door 7RJD742 registration plate of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze CA. Anyone with information on its location or on this deadly shooting is asked to contact South Bureau Homicide at 323. -786 to 5100. pic.twitter.com/3pX4fbezDs
– LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) April 2, 2019
In the attached press release, the Los Angeles police explain the man they suspect is that Holder drove three men outside the Marathon Clothing store, in Crenshaw and Slauson. He then started firing, hitting the three men.
As previously stated, the alleged suspect returned a second time to continue shooting. He then fled south by an adjacent lane to the waiting vehicle, a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze white 4-door. The surveillance video obtained by TMZ corroborates the account.
The other two men who were also affected were rushed to the hospital where they were listed in a stable condition. Nipsey was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital by ambulance.
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