Hero Tackle Saves Lives in Koreatown

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A World Cup watch party in Koreatown turned deadly when a gunman opened fire—until Luis Romero dove in to tackle him, getting shot in the leg and severing an artery. But thanks to LAPD Officer Helen Zhang, who sprinted over and applied a tourniquet in seconds, Romero’s life was saved. Zhang, only four years into her career, acted with instinct and compassion, even recalling Romero reminded her of her father. The shooter was taken down by her partner, and Romero, now recovering, is grateful—and a GoFundMe has been launched to support him. This moment proves how bravery, quick thinking, and…