LAPD has taken a suspect into custody after a public bus hijacking in downtown Los Angeles. The driver is safe, but one victim was seriously injured and transported to the hospital.
BollywoodFever: A suspect is in custody after allegedly hijacking a public bus in downtown Los Angeles early Wednesday, leaving one person seriously injured.
According to the LAPD, the driver was safely removed from the bus with the assistance of a SWAT team and did not sustain any injuries.
While the driver was unharmed, police confirmed that an additional victim inside the bus was seriously injured and was being transported to the hospital, with CPR in progress at the time. No further details about the injured person or the nature of the injuries have been released.
LA Metro expressed gratitude for the LAPD’s swift action in resolving the situation, stating, “Metro is providing the operator with the support he needs.”
The bus came to a halt at Almeda and 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles, where police surrounded the vehicle. Footage from bystanders on TikTok and YouTube captured the tense moments, with officers ordering the suspect to surrender.
As the investigation continues, LAPD is still determining what led to the hijacking. More updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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