Thursday, March 28, 2024

Nipsey Hussle Memorial Turns into Chaotic Scene; Dozens Injured After Stampede – WATCH

*A peaceful memorial for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle turned into a scene of chaos after attendees fled the area because inaccurate reports of gunfire.

Here’s how the LA Times described the situation:

While a member of the crowd shared some words on the late rapper, dozens of people who had gathered outside Hussle’s store started running away. People fell on top of each other as they tried to flee amid the dense crowd, many of whom lost their shoes along the way.

Numerous police cars and ambulances raced to the scene as officers yelled at people to leave the area.

“Our people are on scene making every effort 2 protect everyone in attendance at the Nipsey Hussle vigil,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said on Twitter. “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.”

He added: “Our appreciation to those from our community actively working with members at the vigil to quell violence. Their work is vital.”

Robert Arcos, an LAPD assistant chief, told The Times that a fight appeared to have started the stampede after one person possibly pulled out a gun.

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The report went on to note that the Los Angeles Fire Department took 19 people to hospitals: two people in critical condition, including one hurt in a car accident; two people with serious injuries; and 15 with non-life-threatening injuries. The majority of the patients suffered injuries related to being trampled when the crowd rushed away.

DeAndre Harvey, a musician, was at the memorial and said it had been a peaceful event, with fans and friends passing around a megaphone and sharing stories about Hussle, however a fight broke out, causing liquor bottles and candles to break, which caused some people in the crowd to think there was a shooting.

At that point people stated panicking and yelling , “They shooting,” Harvey told The Times.

“I don’t know who was fighting,” Harvey said. “I didn’t actually see the punches, but you just saw arms rolling and glass breaking and everybody running.”

Get MORE of this story at LA Times.

 

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