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Suspicious package forces Koreatown Metro station to close

By Matthew Rodriguez

Updated on: January 5, 2026 / 5:41 PM PST / CBS LA

Suspicious package forces Los Angeles Metro station to close

A suspicious package forced a Koreatown Metro station to close.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the Wilshire Boulevard and Vermont Avenue station and closed nearby streets for its investigation.

The train station was also closed during the investigation.

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.