Los Angeles police have arrested the suspected killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot and killed outside his store on Sunday. Police said on Twitter that Eric Holder was arrested Tuesday.

What we know:

Eric Holder, 29, of Los Angeles, was taken into police custody Tuesday.
Police described a dispute between Holder and Nipsey Hussle of a "personal nature," and said Holder appeared in front of Nipsey Hussle's clothing store more than once before shooting him.
The LAPD chief said Holder is a member of a gang.
LAPD Commissioner Steve Soboroff read a letter Nipsey Hussle wrote to the LAPD prior to his death. Soboroff said a planned meeting between the department, members of Nipsey Hussle's family and his label Roc Nation will continue as scheduled.
Before his death, the rapper planned to meet with police officials to discuss ways to fight gang violence in the city.
LAPD arrests suspect
Police said they arrested 29-year-old Eric Holder on Tuesday. Police thanked the community on Twitter for the "heightened awareness" and "vigilance."

Earlier Tuesday, police said Holder is believed to be in a gang, and that the altercation and murder of the rapper stemmed from a "personal dispute."

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LAPD Chief discusses Nipsey Hussle shooting suspect
During the press conference, LAPD Chief Michael R. Moore talked about the suspect in the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle. He has been identified as 29-year-old Eric Holder, and he is not in custody.

"We continue to seek the public's help and assistance." Moore said. "We want the public to help us to apprehend and identify Mr. Eric Holder."

Moore then addressed Holder directly: "To Mr. Holder, who I am confident is watching this, I ask him to surrender," Moore said.

The LAPD chief said there was a dispute between Holder and Hussle of a "personal nature," and that Holder appeared in front of Hussle's clothing store more than once before shooting him.

"We believe this to be a dispute between Mr. Hustle and Mr. Holder. It appears to be a personal matter between the two of them," he said.

The LAPD chief also confirmed Holder is believed to be a member of a gang.

"We believe Mr. Holder is a member of a street gang," he said, but added that police believe the murder does not appear to be gang related. Moore did not identify the gang by name, saying it was "not appropriate for a law enforcement official to do."

LAPD on gun violence
During the press conference, Los Angeles police officials spoke about ways the are seeking to address gun violence.

The Los Angeles Police Department said they will be establish an office of violence prevention to tackle gun violence and help with support for the families of victims of homicide.

"The issue of gun violence cannot be minimized," a spokesperson for the department said.

During the press conference, LAPD Commissioner Steve Soboroff read a letter Nipsey Hussle wrote to the LAPD prior to his death. Soboroff said a planned meeting between the LAPD and Nipsey Hussle's label Roc Nation and members of Hussle's family will continue as scheduled. The rapper planned to meet with Los Angeles Police Department officials to discuss ways to fight gang violence in the city.

"The meeting will happen," Soboroff said. "I want to help what he wanted to do."
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