Four people were shot in east Los Angeles near to where swarms of fans packed the streets for the England vs. Mexico World Cup clash, which England won 3-2.
Cops received reports of three shootings – including at Whittier Boulevard – just after 9:40 p.m. Sunday, a LA Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told The Post.
Four were hospitalized but the extent of their injuries remains unknown.
LASD said no fatalities were reported, a suspect hasn’t been arrested, and no motive has been identified.
Whittier Boulevard is a popular hotspot among Mexican-Americans – with crowds flooding on the streets celebrating during the tournament.
Earlier Sunday, Los Angeles Police Department chiefs issued a city-wide tactical alert, meaning those on-duty are not allowed to clock off until they are told so, KNBC reported.
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