4 Shot in East LA After Crowds Gather Following Mexico-England World Cup Game
Four victims were hospitalized after gunfire erupted as fans gathered for the Mexico-England World Cup match, and investigators have not identified a motive.
- During World Cup celebrations in East Los Angeles on Sunday night, a gunman opened fire near crowds gathered for the Mexico versus England match, injuring at least four people.
- Huge crowds gathered along Whittier Boulevard with vehicles honking and people flying Mexican flags before shots rang out as a car performed donuts at the intersection of Leonard Avenue.
- Investigators identified separate crime scenes starting at 9:40 p.m. near Whittier Boulevard and Leonard Avenue, with additional incidents eight minutes later on Amalia Avenue and again near Amalia Avenue and Whittier Boulevard.
- All four victims were transported to the hospital in unknown conditions, the Los Angeles County Sheriff reported, with the suspect remaining at large as of 10:15 p.m.
- Sheriff deputies continue investigating whether the three crime scenes are connected, as the Department reports no arrests have been made regarding the shooting.
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