Nipsey Hussle was killed next to a school. His death still haunts students

Kamryn Johnson gets ready for school while listening to music in her room.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Kamryn Johnson says music has helped her deal with the trauma of Nipsey Hussle’s death across the street from her high school.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Kamryn Johnson says she still feels a jolt about Nipsey Hussle every day, sometimes triggered by the murals of the slain artist near her school, sometimes by the fencing that cordons off his store.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Kamryn Johnson leaves her home to head to school at View Park Preparatory Charter High School, across the street from where Nipsey Hussle was killed.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Kamryn Johnson, left, hugs alumna Jahvae Lewis after school on Aug. 26.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Kamryn Johnson takes notes on perspective during English class at View Park Preparatory Charter High School.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Kamryn Johnson tilts her head to get a different view of an optical illusion during class at View Park Prep.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

Kamryn Johnson dances with classmates after school. She was a dance team captain last year and is even more committed this year, her coach said.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

“She’s matured so much,” dance team coach Sherrell Bryant said of Kamryn Johnson.  (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)