Preparedness
Hijacked L.A. Bus: Fatal Shooting and High-Speed Pursuit
A tragic incident unfolded after midnight on Wednesday in Los Angeles when a metro bus was hijacked, resulting in the fatal shooting of a passenger. The suspect held the bus driver at gunpoint as police pursued the vehicle through the city.
The Los Angeles Police Department began receiving radio calls about a potential assault with a deadly weapon around 12:45 a.m. in South L.A., according to LAPD Deputy Chief Donald Graham.
Upon investigation, authorities discovered that a person aboard the bus had brandished a gun. This prompted the bus driver to activate a panic button, causing a “CALL 911” message to be displayed on the bus’ exterior.
Officers located the bus near West 117th Street and South Figueroa Street. However, as police approached, the bus started moving, initiating a pursuit.
Police informed the station that the suspect was holding the bus driver at gunpoint.
“Clearly, he was under duress and under the threat of violence … for him to be able to keep his composure is a reflection on the bus operators in the system,” Graham noted, commending the bus driver’s bravery.
To halt the bus, officers deployed spike strips, which flattened its tires. The pursuit concluded after about an hour at East 6th Street and South Alameda Street in downtown L.A.
SWAT officers used a flash-bang device, enabling the bus driver to escape through a window. Additionally, SWAT officers rescued a passenger who sustained minor injuries.
Tragically, another victim was found on the bus with multiple gunshot wounds. The unidentified victim was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead.
Investigators suspect that the hijacker shot the victim before the police pursuit began.
While the suspect has been taken into custody, the motive for the shooting remains unclear.
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, who also chairs the LA Metro Board of Directors, described the incident as a “nightmare” and lauded the bus driver’s actions.
“We need ways to prevent people from bringing weapons onto our Metro buses and trains, and the sooner we can find solutions to prevent tragedies like this, the better,” Hahn emphasized, calling for enhanced security measures on the Metro system.
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Late Sunday night in Philadelphia, a 16-year-old attempted to rob a man using a fake gun. Unfortunately for the teen, his target was armed with a real firearm and did not hesitate to use it.
The incident unfolded just after 11 p.m. on the 2200 block of Emerald Street in the West Kensington neighborhood. According to WPVI-TV, the confrontation ended with the teen being shot and subsequently taken to the hospital.
Police Inspector D. F. Pace informed WCAU-TV that the teenager, along with an accomplice, approached the 21-year-old victim. The teen pressed what he claimed was a gun to the victim’s back, demanding his keys, wallet, and other valuables.
“At that point, the victim began to produce the items that were demanded by the robber, but he was also in possession of a legal firearm,” Pace explained to the station.
The victim then turned and shot the teen once in the leg. The other would-be robber managed to flee the scene on foot. The wounded teen was transported to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and was reported to be in stable condition.
The victim stayed at the scene and cooperated fully with the police. Officers also discovered a toy handgun, which Pace confirmed was used in the attempted robbery.
“After the victim opened fire on the robbers, that gun was dropped, and it was recovered by police, and it is now in police custody, and we now know it to be a fake gun,” Pace stated.
“But again, having been pressed into the victim’s back, there would have been no way for the victim to have known that.”
Additionally, a nearby Ring camera captured the incident on video, providing further evidence for the authorities. The teen was taken into custody by the police.
WTXF-TV also reported that the victim was accompanied by his girlfriend during the incident. Fortunately, neither the victim nor his girlfriend were injured during the confrontation.
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A Las Vegas homeowner found himself in a life-threatening situation early Thursday morning when a male suspect began breaking windows and attempting to enter his residence. This incident has left the usually tranquil neighborhood near Torrey Pines Drive and Flamingo Drive in shock.
Jennifer Sauberan, a long-time resident, expressed her disbelief to KLAS-TV.
“I was shocked,” she said.
“Because it’s a very quiet neighborhood.”
Sauberan reflected on how close she might have come to being a victim herself.
“I was just thinking, ‘Oh, my God, what if I hadn’t come back the night before?’” she wondered.
“It could have been my house.”
Having lived in the area for decades without any concerns, Sauberan now feels a heightened sense of vulnerability.
“It was so unexpected,” she remarked.
“We never have anything ever happen in this neighborhood, ever.”
The homeowner, whose name has not been released, called 911 around 7:40 a.m. to report a strange male breaking windows and attempting to gain entry into his home, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Homicide Lieutenant Jason Johansson.
“The man was not listening to what they were telling him,” Johansson stated.
“He was acting extremely irrational as they continued to tell him to leave the property.”
When the suspect moved toward the front door, the homeowner made the decision to shoot. The suspect was found in the driveway by officers and later died at the hospital.
Johansson mentioned that there are “self-defense” elements involved in this case, and he does not expect the homeowner to face charges. However, the final decision will be made by the Clark County District Attorney.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521 or via email at [email protected]. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 702-385-5555 or online.
In response to the incident, Sauberan has taken further steps to secure her home.
“I have cameras around my house now,” she shared.
“I put them up more recently, but then I put in flood lights and stuff because [criminal activity] makes me a little bit nervous sometimes.”
This event has undoubtedly shaken a community that prides itself on its peaceful environment, reminding residents of the importance of preparedness and vigilance.
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A disturbing case has emerged from Hoover, Alabama, where a local plumber stands accused of attempting to orchestrate the murder of his wife and six children. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 63-year-old Mohammad A. H. Mohammad was recorded last Saturday trying to hire a hitman, who was actually an undercover FBI employee.
The affidavit reveals shocking details of the conversation between Mohammad and the undercover agent. “God will reward me,” Mohammad allegedly declared during the recorded interaction.
He elaborated on his gruesome plan, stating, “Six kids and the mom. You pick and choose who you gunna take out, and get paid,” suggesting that his family had turned against him. The couple was in the midst of divorce proceedings, adding to the tension.
“Start with one,” he allegedly instructed the undercover agent. “Take your time.”
Mohammad reportedly paid a $550 down payment to the fake hitman and had agreed to a total payment of $20,000 for his wife’s murder and $5,000 for each of his adult children.
Prosecutors presented audio evidence of Mohammad’s interaction with a witness, who warned him about the moral consequences of his actions. The witness told Mohammad that if he hurt his family, he would “go to hell forever.”
In response, Mohammad reiterated, “No, God will reward me.”
The affidavit paints a picture of escalating violence and intimidation by Mohammad against his family over the years. Married in 2020, his wife had filed for a protection order less than a year later, accusing him of multiple threats, physical abuse, and even brandishing a gun. He is also suspected of stalking his family and setting several vehicles on fire.
After being released on bond in February, Mohammad allegedly sought out someone to carry out his deadly plan. He reportedly told a witness that he was willing to “die for self dignity” and “die for pride.”
Mohammad was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire.
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