Hundreds of people who had gathered for the Nipsey Hussle memorial fled the area in droves after inaccurate reports of shots fired. Police worked to control the frightened crowd and track down more information about what had prompted the commotion.
Fans of rapper Nipsey Hussle gathered Monday to pay their respects at a makeshift memorial in the parking lot of the Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles. Hussle was killed in a shooting outside his store on Slauson Avenue on Sunday. fled the area in droves after inaccurate reports of shots fired in the area.
Several police officers worked to control the frightened crowd and track down more information about what had prompted the commotion.Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Josh Rubenstein said no shots were fired. A Los Angeles Fire Department official said they transported at least 10 people to hospitals, including two patients in critical condition. The majority of the patients suffered injuries related to being trampled when the crowd rushed away.
He added: “Our appreciation to those from our community actively working with members at the vigil to quell violence. Their work is vital.” Police make a line as the crowd refuses to leave at the corner of Slauson Ave. at Crenshaw Blvd. after vigil for rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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