An 18-year-old girl was shot inside a Metro bus Friday evening close to Los Angeles Worldwide Airport following an altercation with a male passenger, in response to the Los Angeles Police Division.
The passenger allegedly shot the lady after a combat broke out between them inside a Metro Bus Line 115 in Westchester round 10:47 p.m. on Friday. In accordance with the LAPD, the lady pulled out her pepper spray to make use of on the man.
The person, who police mentioned was 20 years outdated, in response to a report by Metropolis Information Service, pulled out a gun and shot her.
After pictures rang out, the motive force stopped the bus and allowed passengers to exit, in response to a Metro spokesperson.
The lady, “was discovered injured and transported to a neighborhood hospital the place [she] later succumbed to their accidents,” mentioned the Metro spokesperson in a press release.
The LAPD didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark Saturday. The gunman’s id and whereabouts are nonetheless unknown. The sufferer’s connection to him stays unclear.
“Metro extends its sympathies to the sufferer’s household and mates and thanks the Los Angeles Fireplace and Police Departments for his or her immediate response,” the Metro spokesperson mentioned.
Anybody who has details about this incident can name the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 222-8477. Nameless suggestions might be submitted on their web site.
