One person killed in alleged bus hijacking in Los Angeles

In downtown Los Angeles, a bus was hijacked with passengers on board resulting in one person being shot dead. The suspect was taken into custody, and the bus driver and another passenger were rescued after a police chase and SWAT standoff. The driver used emergency protocols to alert authorities during the incident. The victim’s identity has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing. The LAPD praised the bus driver for his handling of the situation and referred to bus drivers as “civil service heroes.” The driver and suspect were both evaluated but did not require medical treatment. Metro expressed gratitude for the swift police response and is providing support to the operator. Onlookers captured footage of the police operation, with officers calling for the suspect to surrender. The incident remains under investigation, and details leading up to the hijacking are still unknown. The LAPD confirmed the incident took place at Almeda and 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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