Koreatown
Coverage of Koreatown in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-LAPD Officer Gets Life Plus 15 Years Over $350K Bitcoin Robbery
Eric Halem, an ex-LAPD officer, was sentenced to life plus 15 years for a Bitcoin robbery. He and his crew used police vests to enter a Koreatown high-rise, where they handcuffed a 17-year-old and stole his hard drive.
- Double stabbing in Koreatown, search underway for 3 suspects
A double stabbing occurred in Koreatown, Los Angeles, resulting in one death and one injury. Authorities are searching for three suspects linked to the attack.
- 1 dead after double stabbing in Koreatown, LAPD says; search underway for 3 suspects
One person was killed and another injured in a double stabbing in Koreatown on Thursday morning. The LAPD is investigating and searching for three suspects.
- LAPD searching for 3 suspects after deadly Koreatown stabbing
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for three suspects following a stabbing in Koreatown that resulted in one death and one injury. The incident occurred on West 3rd Street and South Alexandria Avenue early Thursday morning.
- Man stands in front of Metro bus, holds up traffic in Koreatown, video shows
A man blocked a Metro bus in Koreatown, causing traffic delays, as shown in a video. The incident disrupted commuters already facing challenges getting to work on time.
- Boil-water notice ends for Koreatown after E. coli was detected in water supply samples
The Boil Water Notice in Koreatown has been lifted after E. coli contamination was detected in the water supply, allowing residents to safely use tap water again.
- Tap water now safe to drink in Koreatown after test detected E. coli, LADWP says
A Boil Water Notice in Koreatown, enacted on June 30 due to E. coli contamination in a water sample, has been lifted. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) confirmed that tap water is now safe to drink after rigorous testing.
- Boil Water Notice causing major disruptions in Koreatown after E.coli detected
A Boil Water Notice remains in effect in Koreatown after E. coli was detected in a water sample. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power stated the contamination is limited to one testing site and does not impact the overall water distribution system.
- Boil-water notice issued for section of Koreatown after test finds E. coli
The Los Angeles Department of Power and Water issued a boil-water notice for a two-block area of Koreatown after routine testing detected E. coli. The notice was issued on Wednesday by the department.
- Boil-water notice issued for section of Koreatown after test finds E. coli
The Los Angeles Department of Power and Water issued a boil-water notice for a two-block area in Koreatown after routine testing detected E. coli. The notice was issued on Wednesday.
- Boil-water notice issued for part of Koreatown after E. coli detected
A boil-water notice was issued for a section of Koreatown due to E. coli contamination. The advisory alerts residents to potential health risks from contaminated water.
- Boil Water Notice issued for part of Koreatown after E.coli detected
A Boil Water Notice has been issued for a two-block section of Koreatown after E. coli was detected in water samples. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power states the contamination is limited to one testing site and does not impact the broader water distribution system.
- Boil water notice issued for part of Koreatown after E. coli found in water sample
A boil water notice was issued for a two-block area of Koreatown after E. coli was detected in a routine water sample. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) advises residents to boil tap water or use bottled water for drinking and cooking until further notice.
- Hostage call leads LAPD to illegal gambling operation in Koreatown; 26 detained
A hostage call led LAPD to an illegal gambling operation in Koreatown, resulting in the detention of 26 individuals. Six people inside the warehouse were arrested on outstanding warrants, but the alleged gunman and hostage remained unfounded.
- Hostage call leads LAPD to illegal gambling operation in Koreatown; 26 detained
A hostage call in Koreatown led LAPD to an illegal gambling operation, resulting in 26 detentions. Six individuals inside the warehouse were arrested on outstanding warrants, but the alleged gunman and hostage remained unfound.
- About 20 detained after armed suspect call sparks LAPD response in Koreatown
About 20 people were detained in Los Angeles' Koreatown after a reported armed suspect prompted a large police response. The incident occurred on the 3400 block of West 8th Street near Kingsley Drive, where officers were called to address an assault with a deadly weapon.
- Hospital needs help identifying man found unconscious in L.A.’s Koreatown
A man in his late 40s was found unconscious and injured near 3019 W. 6th St. in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood and is hospitalized. Los Angeles General Medical Center is seeking help to identify the man.
- A loan program seeks to help immigrant businesses shut out by the Trump administration
The Trump administration's SBA loan restrictions exclude immigrant business owners, prompting organizations like KAFLA and JFLA to offer interest-free loans up to $50,000. Immigrant entrepreneurs, who own a significant portion of California's small businesses, face challenges accessing capital due to the policy change.
- Pratt is accusing Mayor Bass of celebrating K-town's destruction in 1992. What really happened
Spencer Pratt's campaign accuses Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of celebrating the destruction of Koreatown during the 1992 riots, but the article clarifies Bass's 1992 comments referred to liquor stores in South Los Angeles, not Koreatown. Bass described the destruction of some liquor stores as a 'miracle' in 1992, though she later apologized to Korean American store owners in 2022. The Korean American community criticizes Pratt for exploiting their trauma as a political tool.
- $50,000 reward offered in 2019 Koreatown killing; family still seeks answers 7 years later
Juan Cuevas, 26, was shot and killed in Koreatown in January 2019. His parents, Cesar and Patricia Cuevas, hung flyers in the neighborhood seven years later to seek information about the unsolved case. A $50,000 reward was offered, and the Los Angeles Police Department announced an update in March.
- Koreatown apartment fires spark within minutes of each other, injuring 1
Two apartment fires occurred within 15 minutes in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood, injuring one person and damaging two residences. Firefighters responded to a three-story fourplex on San Marino Street at 12:08 a.m., with investigations ongoing.
- Video shows aftermath of rollover crash involving Waymo in Koreatown
A rollover crash involving a Waymo autonomous taxi and a sedan occurred in Koreatown early Monday night. The collision happened at the intersection of James M. Wood Boulevard and Irolo Street around 3:10 a.m. Preliminary information suggests the sedan may have been driving recklessly before the crash.
- 2 killed and 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say
A man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings at a shopping center and an apartment building in Carrollton, Texas, due to financial disagreements over business dealings. The suspect, Seung Ho Han, was arrested after a short chase on foot. Three people were injured and are in stable condition.
- Los Angeles girl shaken but safe after SUV crashes into her living room
A driver lost control of their SUV and crashed into a home in Koreatown, Los Angeles, landing in the living room. Thankfully, no one was injured, including a 10-year-old girl who was in the bathroom at the time of the crash. The family had a terrifying experience but everyone is safe.
- Driver rescued from SUV that plowed into Koreatown home
A driver was rescued from an SUV that crashed into a home in Koreatown on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on Beverly Boulevard near Gramercy Place at approximately 12:15 p.m. The driver was treated by paramedics at the scene.
- Roof collapses during early morning Koreatown apartment fire
The roof of a two-story garden-style apartment building in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood collapsed during a fire on Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to the blaze at the 3200 block of James M. Wood Boulevard around 7:20 a.m., with heavy smoke reported.
- Reckless driving chase in Koreatown ends with car overturned, on fire
A suspect's vehicle overturned and caught fire during a police chase in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood late Tuesday night. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on West Olympic Boulevard as officers pursued a reckless driving suspect.
- A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades
A Los Angeles girl accused her relative of abuse, leading to a DNA test that connected him to an unsolved 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown. LAPD detectives revealed this link in court filings.