Supervisor Mitchell’s Statement on Metro Bus Hijack Incident

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell provided the following statement on the on Metro Bus Hijack Incident:  

“No person using our public transit system should ever have to experience the tragic incident that occurred late last night when a Metro bus was hijacked, and a life was lost as a result of this senseless act of violence. I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the victim. Thanks to the swift and courageous actions of the bus operator, LAPD was able to apprehend the suspect. Thank you to the Metro staff and first responders who are working closely to provide additional information so that there can be accountability once this active investigation is done. Violence of any kind has no place in our transit system. As a Metro Board Director, I am committed to the ongoing work we must do to ensure our transit operators and riders are safe whenever they use Metro buses and trains.”