Shooting near Koreatown World Cup watch party leaves one man injured, suspect under arrest

At least one person appeared to be injured and a suspected shooter was in custody following an incident near a watch party for the much-anticipated Mexico vs.South Korea game in Koreatown.

The gunfire occurred shortly before 7 p.m.near James M.

Wood Boulevard and Normandie Avenue, near Seoul International Park, where crowds of people had gathered to watch the World Cup match, according to a Times reporter who witnessed the gunfire.Times video taken at the scene shows one man lying on the ground, his leg bleeding, while armed police officers stand guard over a man being placed in handcuffs.

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