Los Angeles, California — A 19-year-old male has died following a severe head injury sustained during an assault in Koreatown, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed on Friday that the victim, identified as Joon Hee Han, passed away due to complications from the injury.
The incident occurred in late July near the intersection of South Harvard Boulevard and 7th Street. According to family members, Han was transported to a hospital in Whittier, where his condition deteriorated due to complications related to the head injury.
The LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide Division is currently investigating the case. Detectives actively seek additional evidence, witness statements, and any other information that could shed light on the attack’s circumstances.
In a statement, the LAPD emphasized the importance of community involvement in solving this case. They are pursuing every lead and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
The police are urging individuals who may have witnessed the assault or have any relevant details to contact the homicide detectives at 213-382-9470. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities hope to gather enough evidence to determine the exact sequence of events leading to Han’s death.
