Fatal hijacking of L.A. Metro bus was ‘a real-life nightmare’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Fatal hijacking of L.A. Metro bus was ‘a real-life nightmare’

LA Times  

Disturbing details emerged Wednesday concerning a gunman accused of hijacking a Los Angeles Metro bus, fatally shooting a passenger and leading police on a pursuit that ended in a dramatic predawn standoff with SWAT officers downtown. L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn called the incident a “real-life nightmare” and lauded the bus driver and law enforcement during Wednesday’s news conference. “I want to recognize that Metro bus driver whose actions last night were nothing short of heroic,” Hahn said. “With a gunman on board and his life on the line, he had the composure and the wherewithal to push the silent alarm, alerting both the Metro operation center and law enforcement.” Police said the chase began near South Figueroa Street and Manchester Avenue about 12:45 a.m. after the gunman boarded the bus, argued with the driver and shot a passenger as the other riders ran out. One video showed the bus driver wave over a news camera person as “EMERGENCY 911 CALL POLICE” scrolled across its message board.

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Accused Los Angeles bus hijacker charged with murder, kidnapping
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Accused Los Angeles bus hijacker charged with murder, kidnapping

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A man who allegedly hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles, killed a passenger and held its driver at gunpoint last Wednesday has been charged with murder and kidnapping, authorities said. Lamont Campbell, 51, was charged with numerous felonies related to the hijacking, including carjacking, assault with a semi-automatic handgun, robbery, and felon in possession of a …

Renewed promises to improve safety after the second Metro bus hijacking in 6 months
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Renewed promises to improve safety after the second Metro bus hijacking in 6 months

LA Times  

Metro riders were already uneasy using the system during off hours or at certain locations. “I’m angry and frustrated,” Metro Chief Executive Stephanie Wiggins said about the incident on Metro Bus 81. “I think if you ask most riders, they will say they haven’t seen as many uniformed law enforcement officers on the system as they would like to,” Metro …

Passenger killed when gunman hijacks city bus, leads police on chase through downtown Los Angeles
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Passenger killed when gunman hijacks city bus, leads police on chase through downtown Los Angeles

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A passenger was killed after …

‘This bus just got hijacked.’ Fight to make L.A. transit safer embroiled in infighting, lawsuit says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘This bus just got hijacked.’ Fight to make L.A. transit safer embroiled in infighting, lawsuit says

LA Times  

When a homeless man with an airsoft gun hijacked a Metro bus, careened into several cars and crashed into the Ritz Carlton last March, Metro’s top security officer at the time, Gina Osborn, called Metro Chief Executive Stephanie Wiggins. According to Metro spokeswoman Pamela Krebs, the office of the county counsel — which has a lawyer who reports directly to …

Metro bus tagged with graffiti in downtown L.A. street takeover, second in 48 hours
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Metro bus tagged with graffiti in downtown L.A. street takeover, second in 48 hours

LA Times  

A Metro bus was tagged during a street takeover around 3:15 a.m. Monday near West Olympic Boulevard and Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles. A street takeover in downtown Los Angeles early Monday left a Metro bus vandalized with graffiti and sparked reports of gunshots after police said people set off fireworks during the incident. A large group of vehicles …

Latest violence linked to Metro: Man fatally stabbed after exiting South L.A. bus
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Latest violence linked to Metro: Man fatally stabbed after exiting South L.A. bus

LA Times  

Police at the scene of the fatal stabbing of a man after he stepped off a Metro bus in South Los Angeles. A man was fatally stabbed Tuesday after exiting a Metro bus in South Los Angeles, police said, the latest incident in a string of violence that has plagued L.A. County’s public transit system. “Violence in the communities we …

Bus rider fatally shot amid spate of violence on L.A. Metro
7 months, 1 week ago

Bus rider fatally shot amid spate of violence on L.A. Metro

LA Times  

Mayor Karen Bass has ordered an increase in law enforcement presence on L.A. Metro buses and subways. A Metro passenger was fatally shot on a bus Thursday afternoon in the City of Commerce hours after Mayor Karen Bass ordered a “surge” in law enforcement amid alarming incidents of violence on the region’s bus and subway system. “The tragic incident this …

DASH bus driver was pushed, punched by passenger, video shows
7 months, 2 weeks ago

DASH bus driver was pushed, punched by passenger, video shows

LA Times  

A woman pulled a DASH bus driver from her seat and the fight spilled onto the sidewalk Sunday. A female Los Angeles city bus driver was attacked by a woman trying to ride DASH on Sunday — just two days after hundreds of Metro bus drivers staged a sick-out protesting safety concerns. Video shows the passenger pushing and punching the …

‘Help me, help me’: Metro bus driver stabbed, reviving fears about safety
8 months ago

‘Help me, help me’: Metro bus driver stabbed, reviving fears about safety

LA Times  

A Metro bus in Encino in May 2023. “It has got to stop, it has got to stop,” said John Ellis, who represents six union locals that account for 5,000 bus and rail operators working at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. “Sexual assaults and stabbings are the types of assaults we hear about nationwide.” Metro’s recently fired chief of …

Metro bus hits cars and the Ritz-Carlton as hijacker fights driver for control
9 months ago

Metro bus hits cars and the Ritz-Carlton as hijacker fights driver for control

LA Times  

Passengers and police stand outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown L.A. after a bus crashed into it. A man armed with an airsoft gun hijacked a Metro bus Wednesday night, causing the bus to crash into several vehicles before slamming into the side of a Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Los Angeles, police said. The man boarded the bus at 7th …

Police arrest 17-year-old in connection with brutal stabbing of L.A. Metro bus driver
1 year, 6 months ago

Police arrest 17-year-old in connection with brutal stabbing of L.A. Metro bus driver

LA Times  

The Los Angeles Police Department released these photos of a person suspected in the stabbing of an L.A. Metro bus driver Wednesday evening in Woodland Hills. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the brutal multiple stabbing of an L.A. Metro bus driver in Woodland Hills, police said Thursday. Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore, at podium, …

L.A. Metro bus driver critically injured in stabbing in Woodland Hills; suspect at large
1 year, 7 months ago

L.A. Metro bus driver critically injured in stabbing in Woodland Hills; suspect at large

LA Times  

An L.A. Metro bus driver suffered critical injuries after he was stabbed in Woodland Hills on Wednesday evening, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. An L.A. Metro bus driver was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times Wednesday evening in Woodland Hills, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD released these photos of a man suspected in …

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