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(KABC) &#8212; <\/span>A Duarte man who was shot while tackling a gunman during a World Cup watch party is recovering from his injuries and thanking the LAPD officer credited with helping save his life.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orangecountymoversreport.com\/?p=1214\">Collenette School of Ballet in San Marino has rich history in ballet, celebrates 100th anniversary<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The drama unfolded during the South Korea-Mexico World Cup watch party in Koreatown last week. Luis Romero said he saw a man open fire into the crowd and moved to stop him.<\/p>\n<p>Romero tackled the gunman, but the suspect shot him in the leg. The bullet severed an artery.<\/p>\n<p>Video of the incident has gone viral and is now part of the shooting investigation. The footage shows LAPD Officer Helen Zhang rushing to help Romero, applying a tourniquet after the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There was a lot of blood. Right away I knew this man needed help right now. Every second counted&#8230; It just happened really fast,&#8221; Zhang said. &#8220;The training kicked in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Zhang&#8217;s response during the chaotic scene drew praise from witnesses and gratitude from the Romero family.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Eyewitness News, Luis Romero thanked Zhang for saving his life.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/orangecountymoversreport.com\/?p=1212\">CA appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein\u2019s rape conviction but says he must be resentenced<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s a beautiful thing to do,&#8221; Romero&#8217;s son, Leon, said about Zhang helping his dad.<\/p>\n<p>A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help Luis Romero with his lengthy recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Zhang&#8217;s partner helped take the alleged shooter, identified as Andy Rodriguez, into custody.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Zhang, who has been with the department for four years, said it&#8217;s a moment she will never forget.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He was an older gentleman. 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