1 dead, 4 injured in shooting near Nipsey Hussle funeral procession route

(CBS News) — A shooting killed one person and wounded three others in Los Angeles near the funeral procession route for late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Police said, however, there was no indication the Thursday night shooting was connected to the procession.

Gunfire broke out around 6:25 p.m., just a few blocks away from a section of the 25-mile procession route, police said. The procession drew large crowds of people who lingered well into the night.

The Los Angeles Times reported that the shooting occurred in the Watts neighborhood after the procession passed through the area.

The victims were three black males and one black female, whose ages ranged from 30-50 years old, Chief Michel Moore tweeted Thursday evening. “We must stop this senseless violence,” he said.

In the midst of this procession we have a multi-4 Shooting at 103 St and Main St.

Victims are 3 Male Blacks and 1 Female Black – ages from 30-50 years old. Tragically one is deceased.

Suspects in gray Hyundai fired on the victims.

We must stop this senseless violence.

— Chief Michel Moore (@LAPDChiefMoore) April 12, 2019