Hahn Issues Statement on Bus Hijacking Incident in Downtown LA

Los Angeles, CA (September 25, 2024) – Early this morning, an armed individual hijacked a Metro bus and led police on a pursuit with the bus operator and two other passengers held hostage. One passenger was shot, later succumbing to his injuries. The suspect was taken into custody by Los Angeles Police Department SWAT officers. Supervisor and Chair of the Metro Board Janice Hahn released the following statement:

“The hijacking of a Metro bus in Downtown Los Angeles late last night and the tragic murder of a passenger was a nightmare. I am grateful to our Metro bus driver who showed incredible composure in activating a silent alarm to alert law enforcement, and to the LAPD who responded to a difficult and dangerous situation. We still have unanswered questions about how this happened and I expect Metro to work closely with both law enforcement and prosecutors as they seek justice for the victim’s family. We need ways to prevent people from bringing weapons onto our Metro buses and trains, and the sooner we can find solutions to prevent tragedies like this, the better.”