A star-studded grand opening tied to the legacy of slain rap icon Nipsey Hussle descended into chaos Sunday when gunfire exploded exterior a brand new Marathon Burger location in Lengthy Seaside — leaving a number of individuals shot and one useless.
The violence erupted at round 3:32 p.m. close to Third Road and Pine Avenue as crowds got here out for the extremely anticipated launch of Marathon Burger, the quick meals chain based by Hussle’s property. The Lengthy Seaside Police Division confirmed that the taking pictures concerned a number of victims, together with one who succumbed to their accidents.
The motive, circumstances of the taking pictures, and suspect data stay underneath investigation, officers stated.
The Lengthy Seaside outpost was opened in partnership with the Broadus household — together with rap legend Snoop Dogg — who got here out for the opening. Snoop was greeted by a large crowd of followers as he lower the ribbon, he was even seen flipping burgers behind the home.

However the celebratory temper was short-lived.
The violence reportedly started shortly afterwards. Eyewitness video reveals one particular person being transported in a gurney.
The taking pictures stays underneath energetic investigation.

