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Four People Shot Near World Cup Celebrations in East Los Angeles

Investigators are reviewing video and witness accounts to identify a suspect.

Overview

  • Shots rang out at the junction of Whittier Boulevard and Leonard Avenue during large crowds gathered for the Mexico v England match, and live video shows a car doing a doughnut before people ran for cover.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cordoned the area, found victims in multiple locations, and is treating the episode as a single shooting incident.
  • At least four people were injured and taken to hospital after bystanders provided first aid at the scene; officials have not released the victims’ conditions.
  • Authorities are collecting video footage and witness statements as part of an active investigation and have not yet identified a suspect or determined a motive.
  • The shooting underscores growing safety concerns around spontaneous, street-level sports celebrations and may prompt reviews of crowd management at future public gatherings.