A bus was hijacked in downtown Los Angeles early in the morning, resulting in one person being shot dead on board. The suspect was taken into custody by the police after a chase and a standoff with SWAT. The bus driver and another passenger were rescued unharmed. The driver was praised for his handling of the situation, with police trailing the bus for an hour before it came to a stop using spike strips. The identity of the victim has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing. LAPD confirmed that the driver and the alleged hijacker did not require medical treatment. LA Metro thanked the LAPD for their swift action and is providing support to the operator. Footage posted on social media showed the police operation in progress, with officers calling for the alleged hijacker to surrender. The incident took place at Almeda and 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles. Further details about what led up to the hijacking remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Suspected bus hijacking in Los Angeles ends in one fatality
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