Los Angeles Bus Hijacked with BB Gun, Crashes into Ritz-Carlton

The suspect, arrested and charged with kidnapping, forced the bus to crash, causing injuries and significant damage.

A man allegedly hijacked a Los Angeles County Metropolitan bus with a BB gun, causing it to crash into several cars and a luxury hotel.
The suspect, identified as Anai Lindsey, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and a felony, held on $100,000 bail.
No passengers were aboard the bus during the incident; the bus driver and one motorist were hospitalized but are in stable condition.
The incident caused significant damage to the Ritz-Carlton hotel, including a vault inside the luxury hotel.
The weapon used in the hijacking was later identified as a BB gun, initially believed to be a real firearm.