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MTA Bus Hijacked, Passenger Killed in One-Hour LA Police Chase
Sep 25, 2024, 01:20 PM
A Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus was hijacked early Wednesday morning, leading to a dramatic one-hour police chase through downtown Los Angeles. The suspect, armed with a gun, forced the driver to flee at gunpoint. During the ordeal, the suspect shot and killed a passenger. The bus driver managed to escape through a window, and it was initially unclear if there were other hostages on board. The standoff ended with a SWAT team intervention, using flashbangs to apprehend the suspect. The injured passenger was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. The suspect is now in custody.
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