9172 S Figueroa St, Compton

Although located near Compton instead of Koreatown I felt it was important to share this picture. This is the location of where Empire Liquor once was, the spot where Korean shop owner Ja Du Soon shot and killed Latasha Harlins, which sparked a wave of violence from the African American community towards Korean Americans during the L.A. Riots. The empty lot is surrounded by apartment complexes, housing, and a couple abandoned buildings.I am unsure as to whether the Liquor Store was destroyed in the riots or if it was demolished later, my research online did not yield any answers. However I would imagine it was most likely destroyed. If any Korean business in particular would have been targeted during the riots it would have been this one.