Nipsey Hussle murder: Memorial to late rapper descends into chaos after stabbing triggers stampede
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} At least one person has been stabbed and several people injured after a memorial for murdered rapper Nipsey Hussle descended into chaos. According to reports, a crowd assembled for the vigil outside the 33-year-old’s The Marathon Clothing store in south Los Angeles panicked after hearing what they believed to be gunshots. The Los Angeles Fire Department said in a statement: “The majority of injuries were related to ‘trample injuries’ sustained when the crowd rushed out.” Los Angeles police arrived at the vigil armed with riot gear and batons but denied the reports of gunfire, tweeting: “Reports of shots fired at the vigil do not appear to be accurate. We do have injured in the chaos and are attempting to restore order.’ Nipsey Hussle was shot outside his clothing shop in south Los Angeles.