Summary
An armed man hijacked a bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a dramatic police chase that lasted approximately one hour. During the incident, a passenger was shot and later died in the hospital, while the suspect was apprehended without injuries to the bus driver.
The incident began just before 1:00 AM local time, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Police utilized spike strips to bring the bus to a stop after pursuing it through downtown Los Angeles. The bus displayed flashing messages indicating the ongoing police situation, which added urgency to the chase. Authorities confirmed that a man with gunshot wounds was found inside the bus and succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The motive behind the hijacking remains unclear as investigations continue.
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Sep. 25 / The Bbc “ A passenger was killed after an armed man hijacked a bus in Los Angeles just before 01:00 (09:00 BST) on Wednesday. Police say they were able to stop the bus...