A star-studded grand opening tied to the legacy of slain rap icon Nipsey Hussle descended into chaos Sunday when gunfire exploded outside a new Marathon Burger location in Long Beach — leaving multiple people shot and one dead.
The violence erupted at around 3:32 p.m. near Third Street and Pine Avenue as crowds came out for the highly anticipated launch of Marathon Burger, the fast food chain founded by Hussle’s estate. The Long Beach Police Department confirmed that the shooting involved multiple victims, including one who succumbed to their injuries.
The motive, circumstances of the shooting, and suspect information remain under investigation, officials said.
The Long Beach outpost was opened in partnership with the Broadus family — including rap legend Snoop Dogg — who came out for the opening. Snoop was greeted by a sizable crowd of fans as he cut the ribbon, he was even seen flipping burgers in the back of the house.
But the celebratory mood was short-lived.
The violence reportedly began shortly afterwards. Eyewitness video shows one person being transported in a gurney.
The shooting remains under active investigation.