Suspected bus hijacking in Los Angeles results in one fatality

Early this morning, a bus was hijacked in downtown Los Angeles leading to a police chase. One person was shot dead inside the bus, while the driver and another passenger were rescued after a SWAT team intervened. The hijacker was taken into custody, but their identity has not been disclosed. The driver was praised for their quick thinking and emergency protocols used during the incident. LA Metro expressed gratitude for the swift action of the LAPD and confirmed that the operator was unharmed. The LAPD stated that the investigation is ongoing and it is unclear what led to the hijacking. Videos posted on social media showed the police operation in progress with officers surrounding the bus and instructing the suspect to surrender. Both the driver and the hijacker were evaluated by the Los Angeles Fire Department and did not require medical treatment. The bus eventually came to a stop in downtown Los Angeles, and the SWAT team arrived at the scene. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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