Suspect Arrested in LA Bus Hijacking Incident

A Los Angeles Metro bus hijacking early Wednesday led to a harrowing hour-long police chase through downtown LA, ending with the arrest of the suspect, Lamont Campbell, who fatally shot a 48-year-old passenger. The bus driver, praised for his heroism, activated a silent alarm which displayed 'EMERGENCY 911 CALL POLICE,' and maintained control of the bus despite being held at gunpoint. The pursuit concluded when police used spike strips to stop the bus, and SWAT team officers stormed the vehicle, rescuing the driver and another passenger. Campbell, 51, faces murder charges with a $2 million bail. City officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, have called for increased security measures on public transit in response to the incident. The motive for the hijacking remains unclear as investigations continue.