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LA Bus Hijacker Charged with Murder and Kidnapping

Lamont Campbell faces 12 counts after hijacking a city bus, killing a passenger, and leading police on a chase.

  • Lamont Campbell, 51, allegedly hijacked a Metro bus in South Los Angeles on September 25, holding the driver at gunpoint.
  • Campbell is charged with multiple felonies including murder, carjacking, robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm.
  • Anthony Rivera, a 48-year-old passenger, was fatally shot during the hijacking while on his way home from work.
  • The hijacking led to an hour-long police chase through downtown LA, ending with a SWAT team storming the bus and arresting Campbell.
  • Rivera's family demands increased safety measures on public transit, while officials commend the bus driver's bravery.
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