At a Glance
- Man shot and killed on a Metro bus near Exposition Park on Christmas Eve.
- Police responded at 1:58 p.m. near Normandie and 39th Street.
- Gunman remains at large; suspects fled before arrival.
Why it matters: The incident highlights safety concerns on public transit and urges community cooperation.
By Sophia A. Reynolds from News Of Los Angeles
A tragic shooting on a Los Angeles Metro bus on Christmas Eve has left a man dead and the gunman still at large, prompting police to seek witnesses.
Incident Details
At about 1:58 p.m. on December 24, a shooting erupted on Metro line 206 near Normandie and 39th Street in South Los Angeles. A man was found with a gunshot wound inside the bus and later died at a hospital.
- Time: 1:58 p.m.
- Location: Normandie and 39th Street, South Los Angeles
- Bus line: 206
- Suspects fled; gunman at large
Metro Statement
Metro said the altercation began on the street near a bus stop and spilled into the bus, where a member of the group shot another.
Metro stated:
> “This afternoon, an altercation among a group of young men started on the street near a bus stop and spilled into a bus on line 206, which was headed northbound at Normandie and 39th Street in South Los Angeles. As the altercation continued on the bus, a member of the group shot and fatally injured another member of the group. The suspects fled before police arrived.”
Police Appeal
The Los Angeles Police Department urges anyone with information to contact LAPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
LAPD urged:
> “Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact the LAPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.”
Key Takeaways
- Shooting on a Metro bus killed a man.
- Gunman remains at large.
- Witnesses encouraged to call LAPD Crime Stoppers.
The incident underscores the need for vigilance and cooperation in ensuring safety on public transportation.
