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Hostage call leads LAPD to illegal gambling operation in Koreatown; 26 detained
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- Twenty-six people were detained at an illegal gambling site in Koreatown early Saturday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Police responded to a tip of a gunman holding someone hostage just after 4 a.m. at the 3400 block of West 8th Street near Kingsley Drive, said LAPD spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.
- Police found an abandoned warehouse that was used as an illegal gambling site.
Koreatown’s gateway sign on Olympic Boulevard. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) By Itzel Luna Staff Writer Contact June 27, 2026 8:19 PM PT 2 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Twenty-six people were detained at an illegal gambling site in Koreatown early Saturday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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