My father, Luis Romero, was attending a World Cup watch party in Koreatown when a dangerous situation unfolded on June 18th, 2026. A 19-year-old individual arrived armed with a gun, ammunition, a satchel, and a handheld knife. Faced with a threat to the people around him, my father made a split-second decision to act.
Rather than stand by while innocent people were in danger, Luis confronted the armed individual. In doing so, he helped prevent what could have become a much greater tragedy. During the confrontation, my father was shot through the thigh, suffering a serious injury that damaged an artery.
He was rushed into surgery and is now recovering, but the road ahead will be long and difficult.
Anyone who knows Luis knows he is a devoted father and proud grandpa, a hardworking provider, a passionate soccer fan, and a man who has always put others before himself. He has spent his life working hard to support his family and never hesitates to help those in need. Now, he is the one who needs help.
Because of his injuries, Luis will be unable to work for an extended period of time. As our family focuses on his recovery, we are facing medical expenses, rent, household bills, and other everyday costs that don't stop when life takes an unexpected turn.
We are humbly asking for support during this difficult time. Any donation, no matter the amount, will help ease the financial burden on our family and allow Luis to focus on healing without the added stress of overwhelming expenses.
If you are unable to donate, we would be incredibly grateful if you could share this fundraiser with your friends, family, and community.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. Every contribution and every share means more to us than words can express.