Updated: April 2, 2019 at 9:32 AM
Fans gather to mourn Nipsey Hussle (8 images)
A day after Nipsey Hussle was shot dead out front of his clothing store, The Marathon Co., fans gather around a makeshift memorial in the store's parking lot in the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles on Sunday. Police have since identified a suspect in the shooting of Hussle, whose real name is Ermias Ashgedom.
Fans of Ermias Ashgedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle, gather in the parking lot of his clothing store, The Marathon Co., in Hyde Park, Los Angeles, to mourn his death. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Hussle's murder came during a week that saw 26 gun-related crimes, 10 of which were homicides. The day after his death, Hussle was scheduled to meet with LAPD Commissioner Steve Soboroff, Moore and representatives from Jay-Z's company Roc Nation to discuss ways to end gang violence in the city. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Hussle's death was mourned by the public and other celebrities, including Rhianna and Drake. The Canadian musician said Hussle was "a man of respect." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Shortly before he was shot, Hussle tweeted, "Having strong enemies is a blessing." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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