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Suspected gunman surrenders after barricading inside Koreatown laundromat

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Published  July 24, 2025 9:20am PDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 11
Suspected gunman barricaded inside Koreatown laundromat

Suspected gunman barricaded inside Koreatown laundromat

Officers responded at 5:40 a.m. to the area of Third Street and Catalina Avenue to investigate a report of a man with a gun, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The Brief

    • A suspected gunman was barricaded inside a laundromat in Koreatown Thursday morning. 
    • Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the scene at 5:40 a.m.
    • The suspect was not identified. 

LOS ANGELES - A suspected gunman who was barricaded inside a laundromat in Koreatown for several hours surrendered to authorities, according to police. 

What we know:

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the area of Third Street and Catalina Avenue around 5:40 a.m. to investigate a report of a man with a gun.

Police later said the suspect surrendered but did not disclose any further details. 

What we don't know:

Details regarding the suspect's identity or the precise nature of the barricade are unknown.

The Source: This report is based on information provided directly by the Los Angeles Police Department, including details about their response time, the location of the incident, and an officer's statement regarding the suspected barricade.

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