Shots fired near World Cup watch parties in New York and Los Angeles

news.com.au—Gunfire erupted near World Cup watch events in multiple US cities, with shots reported in downtown New York and near a Koreatown watch party in Los Angeles where one man was injured. The incidents occurred during heightened public gatherings tied to the tournament, raising security concerns at fan zones across host cities. In Los Angeles, video circulated of the shooting near the watch party, with one man hospitalized and another detained by police. Law enforcement agencies in both cities increased patrols around major public viewing events following the incidents. Officials stressed that the World Cup venues themselves remained secure but acknowledged that large outdoor fan gatherings present crowd-management challenges.

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