West Adams, Los Angeles – Authorities are on the lookout for three suspects following a tragic incident where a man was shot and killed on a Metro E Line train on Friday evening. The shooting took place near the La Cienega/Jefferson station in West Adams around 7 p.m.
According to LAPD Capt. Jamie Bennett, the altercation began at street level near the station and escalated onto the train, resulting in the fatal shooting. The suspects, described as three men on skateboards, fled the scene after the shooting, leaving the victim dead when officers arrived.
At the moment, investigators are working to determine the motive behind the shooting. The service on the E Line was temporarily halted as a result of the incident.
In response to this tragic event, Metro expressed its condolences to the victim’s family and friends, acknowledging the increasing issue of violence spilling over from the streets onto public transit systems in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation into the shooting.
This incident adds to the growing concerns about safety on Metro trains and buses, with recent reports of violent assaults targeting transit operators. The Metro Board recently approved measures aimed at enhancing safety on the public transit system to address these alarming trends.
As authorities continue their search for the suspects involved in the shooting on the Metro E Line, the community is reminded of the importance of ensuring the safety and security of public transportation for all passengers and operators. The investigation into this tragic event remains ongoing as law enforcement works to bring those responsible to justice and prevent future acts of violence on the transit system.