How a chance reunion led to Nipsey Hussle’s death

LOS ANGELES — Ermias Asghedom and Eric Holder both grew up in the same Los Angeles neighborhood, were both part of the gang known as the Rollin’ 60s, and were both aspiring rappers. The rapper tells Holder that word on the street is he has been “snitching,” according to the grand jury testimony of Hussle’s friend and employee Herman Douglas, who is standing next to him. 3:19 p.m. — Holder walks up to Hussle and says “You’re through,” according to one witness, then opens fire with the pistol and a revolver, shooting Hussle at least 10 times. “I DIDN’T KNOW THIS BOY WAS GONNA DO THIS” About 4 p.m. — The woman drops Holder off at his cousin’s house and returns to her mother’s home, where she lives. April 1, 2019 About 8 a.m. — Holder tells the woman he didn’t want to go home because it was “dirty” and she helps him get a room at a nearby Motel 6.