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Violence erupted near World Cup watch party in Koreatown; SoCal man ID'd, charged
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Violence erupted near World Cup watch party in Koreatown; SoCal man ID'd, charged

LA Times · Jun 25, 2026, 4:24 AM

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  • A 19-year-old man who officials said opened fire and wounded a person near a World Cup viewing party in Koreatown last week has been identified and criminally charged, according to police and court records.
  • He is scheduled to be arraigned June 30, records show.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department said Rodriguez was arrested several minutes before 7 p.m. on June 18 after police officers responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of Normandie Avenue and James M.

An alleged gunman is detained on Thursday in Koreatown. (Albert Brave Tiger Lee / Los Angeles Times) By Ruben Vives Staff Writer Follow June 24, 2026 9:24 PM PT 3 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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A 19-year-old man who officials said opened fire and wounded a person near a World Cup viewing party in Koreatown last week has been identified and criminally charged, according to police and court records.

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