Passenger Fatally Shot in Los Angeles Bus Hijacking, Suspect Arrested

A gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles, leading to a slow police chase and the death of one passenger before the suspect was taken into custody.

The incident began around 1 a.m. when an armed man boarded the Metro bus in South Los Angeles, holding the driver and two passengers at gunpoint.
The bus driver activated an emergency alert, prompting a 'Call 911' message to flash on the bus, which initiated the police response.
Police pursued the bus for over an hour through downtown Los Angeles, eventually stopping it with spike strips.
SWAT officers used flash-bang grenades to storm the bus and rescue the driver and one passenger; another passenger was found with fatal gunshot wounds.
The suspect, a 51-year-old Los Angeles resident, was arrested and is expected to face murder charges, while the motive remains under investigation.