Ermias Joseph Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was shot and killed on March 31, 2019, outside his Marathon Clothing store in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 33. Around 3:20 p.m. a man approached while Nipsey stood with two others and fired multiple shots; Nipsey was struck several times and was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. at a nearby hospital. Two other victims survived the attack. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner listed the cause of death as gunshot wounds to the head and torso.

The suspect was identified as Eric Ronald Holder Jr., 29, who reportedly had a personal dispute with Nipsey. Reports say Holder left after an initial conversation and returned with a handgun before the shooting. He fled in a white Chevy Cruze driven by a woman who later said she was unaware of the shooting. Holder was arrested April 2, 2019, in Bellflower and charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and possession of a firearm by a felon; his attorney entered a plea of not guilty. Nipsey Hussle was also known for investing in local businesses and advocating economic opportunity in his community.