A round-up of headlines from around Los Angeles County on Tuesday, Jan. 2., 2024.
Deadly New Year’s: In a grim start to the new year, two separate shootings have left multiple people dead and wounded across Los Angeles County. In downtown LA, a gunman opened fire during a New Year’s Eve celebration, leaving three people dead and several others injured. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. Earlier that evening, a shooting in Palmdale claimed the lives of two people and left another two injured. The details of the Palmdale shooting are also still emerging. (Read more: https://abc7.com/)
New Year’s Eve Car Crash: A tragic car crash in Harvard Park on New Year’s Eve has left a father and daughter dead, and their mother and toddler critically injured. The driver of the other vehicle involved was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and has been arrested. (Read more: https://www.dailynews.com/)
Ambulance Stolen & Crashed: An ambulance was stolen in San Gabriel early this morning, leading to a police chase and subsequent crash. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in the incident. The suspect is still at large. (Read more: https://abc7.com/)
Woman Stabbed in Koreatown: A South Korean activist was attacked with a knife in the neck in Koreatown on Monday night. The motive for the attack is unknown, but police are investigating possible hate crime charges. The victim is expected to recover. (Read more: https://abc7.com/)
Rose Bowl Recap: In a thrilling Rose Bowl game, the University of Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in overtime with a final score of 27-24. The win secures Michigan’s spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. (Read more: https://www.dailynews.com)
Earthquake Tremors: A preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Rancho Palos Verdes on Monday evening. There were no reports of major damage or injuries. (Read more: https://abc7.com/)
Bioluminescent Waves: Beachgoers in Long Beach were treated to a spectacular display of bioluminescent waves on New Year’s Eve. The glowing waves, caused by microscopic plankton, lit up the shoreline with an ethereal blue light. (Read more: https://abc7.com/)
Not unwelcome!
I thought the South Korean activist was in S Korea, Obviously, I only read the headline the The Guardian.
Correct- there was a stabbing in the neck of a SK opposition leader in South Korea.