Crime & Safety

Metro Bus Driver Stabbed In Venice, Suspect In Custody

A security guard witnessed the stabbing and rushed to help the driver, then pepper sprayed the suspect and held him until police arrived.

(KCAL News)

June 23, 2023

A 29-year-old Metro bus driver was stabbed Just before 2 p.m.Thursday in Venice.

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"Metro is angered and saddened to hear about this heinous act of violence and is providing support to our employee and his loved ones," a spokesperson said. "We will work closely with the LAPD to investigate this incident and are grateful for their swift action in arresting the suspect."

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene in the 1700 block of South Main Street. The stabbing happened in the front of the bus when the suspect, who is between the age of 50 and 60 years old, approached the driver and stabbed him once in the back.

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