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Machete-Wielding Attacker Targets Teen Over Jersey Dispute

1/20/2026

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In Pomona, Los Angeles County, a man armed with a machete chased Jacob Hernandez, a 17-year-old laundromat employee, after demanding he remove his 49ers jersey.
Surveillance footage shows the attacker threatening customers and damaging property at the laundromat.
Jacob Hernandez's father, Phil Hernandez, heard the commotion and rushed to secure the business.
Police have not arrested anyone as of Monday, and no injuries were reported.

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Story summary

In Pomona, Los Angeles County, a man armed with a machete chased Jacob Hernandez, a 17-year-old laundromat employee, after demanding he remove his 49ers jersey.
Surveillance footage shows the attacker threatening customers and damaging property at the laundromat.
Jacob Hernandez's father, Phil Hernandez, heard the commotion and rushed to secure the business.
Police have not arrested anyone as of Monday, and no injuries were reported.