LOS ANGELE, CA. (THECOUNT) — The official California death certificate for rapper Nipsey Hussle has been released. His cause of death is listed as “gunshot wounds to the head and torso.”
The rapper was pronounced dead 35 minutes after the shooting outside his Los Angeles clothing store, according to the reports.
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Nipsey’s death certificate lists his occupation as an artist and entrepreneur. It says he was never married at the time of his death and worked in the entertainment and real estate industries. Nipsey was pronounced dead at 3:55 PM on March 31, 35 minutes after he was shot.
Nipsey was shot in plain view of a surveillance camera, and footage shows the shooter — who cops believe to be Eric Holder — opening fire 3 different times on Nipsey before kicking his body and fleeing the scene. Two other people were shot, but survived. Nipsey’s brutal murder has sent shock waves throughout Los Angeles and beyond, with celebs and sports stars paying tribute to the slain rapper in many different ways. Candlelight vigils are being held across the globe and a massive funeral service will be held at Staples Center, reports TMZ.
Nipsey will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park near the Hollywood Hills.