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1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at rapper Nipsey Hussle's LA store

LOS ANGELES – One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the Los Angeles store owned by rapper Nipsey Hussle.

The shooting was reported around 3:20 p.m. in the 3400 block of Slauson Avenue in Hyde Park. Hussle owns a store called Marathon Clothing at 3420 W. Slauson.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that three people were shot in the area, though they did not identify any of the victims.

Social media reports indicated Hussle was among those shot, but police did not confirm that information.

Hussle may have sensed trouble coming Sunday. A short time before the shooting was reported, he tweeted: "Having strong enemies is a blessing."

Having strong enemies is a blessing.

— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) March 31, 2019

😥😥😥😥😥😥‼️‼️‼️‼️ So so SAD man!! DAMN man this hurt.

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 1, 2019

You were about something..positive and for your community in every chance you had to speak..and because of that You inspired millions..millions who will uphold your legacy forever. rest amongst the stars. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/7gZ795wcQT

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) April 1, 2019

The 33-year-old rapper, born Ermias Asghedom, was born and raised in Los Angeles. He was nominated for a Grammy this year for his debut studio album "Victory Lap."

Hussle opened the clothing store in June 2017 at a star-studded event that included appearances from NBA players Russell Westbrook, DeMarcus Cousins and some notable rappers.

A shooting and stabbing was also reported at Hussle's Hyde Park store last year.

Police responded to the store for that shooting report on Sept. 14, 2018, but did not find any suspects or victims and witnesses were uncooperative.

THA GREAT

‏Verified account @NipseyHussle

Having strong enemies is a blessing.

2:52 PM - 31 Mar 2019

So he tweeted 28 min before his death the above tweet.