The deadly hijacking of a Los Angeles Metro bus has raised many concerns about public safety.
The violent incident happened early Wednesday morning and is again putting a spotlight on the difficulties of safeguarding the transit system’s buses and trains.
Police said 51-year-old Lamont Campbell hijacked the Line 81 bus, which was traveling southbound and was carrying the driver and two passengers. After a chase, the bus came to a stop in downtown L.A. and the suspect surrendered.
One of the passengers, identified as Anthony Rivera, was killed in the incident.
Metro Board Chair and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn spoke with Eyewitness News on Sunday to discuss the board’s plans to keep riders and employees safe.
ABC7: Has crime and violence on Metro reached a crisis level? Do you think riders have lost confidence in the system?
Hahn: “Well, you’re right. As chair of Board of Directors of Metro, public safety for the riders, as well as for the employees, has been one of my top priorities. But before I go into too much, I really want to, first of all, give my condolences to the family of Anthony Rivera.