One person seriously injured in suspected bus hijacking in Los Angeles

Police in Los Angeles took a suspect into custody for allegedly hijacking a public bus, resulting in at least one person being seriously injured. The driver of the bus was unharmed and the suspect was apprehended by SWAT. Another victim inside the bus was transported to the hospital with CPR in progress, but no further details were provided about the injury or the victim’s identity. LA Metro praised the LAPD for their quick response to the incident and assured support for the bus operator. The driver and the hijacker were evaluated by the Los Angeles Fire Department and did not require medical treatment. The exact details leading up to the hijacking remain unknown as the LAPD continues its investigation. Onlookers captured footage of the police operation, with officers heard instructing the suspect to surrender. The incident took place at Almeda and 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles, where a SWAT team was dispatched. The situation is still ongoing and more information will be released as the investigation progresses.

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