Chaos in LA streets — with one person shot — as World Cup fans turn violent for Mexico-Korea match
Summary
Shooting Seoul International California in Seoul International, California: On Thursday night, World Cup celebrations in Los Angeles turned violent after hundreds of fans gathered near Seoul International Park in Koreatown for the Mexico-South Korea match. Around 6:40 p.m., a gunman who had been firing into the air shot a man in his 60s several times. Police took the unidentified suspect into custody while the victim was transported to the hospital in unknown condition. Fans were also seen jumping on vehicles, setting off fireworks, blocking intersections, and doing donuts, prompting the LAPD to issue a tactical alert and form skirmish lines to disperse the crowd.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified suspect in LAPD custody | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Chaos in LA streets — with one person shot — as World Cup fans turn violent for Mexico-Korea match