In California, a passenger opened fire on a regular bus: one person died, 5 injured
According to officials, one woman died and another five were injured after a passenger opened fire on a Greyhound shuttle bus heading north from Los Angeles to San Francisco. This happened on the night of February 3, writes Fox News.
At 1:27 p.m. PST, police answered several 911 calls regarding firing on the Greyhound bus, which was heading north on Highway 5 near Grapevine Village, about 80 miles (about 130 km) north of Los Angeles.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Others were rushed to local hospitals. One of the five wounded was taken to hospital by helicopter, as California Highway California patrol sergeant Brian Pennings said at a news conference. The suspected man was taken into custody.
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The motive arrow turns out. The names of the suspect and the victims are not yet officially reported.
“The bus driver was somehow able to remove the shooter from the route and left him on the side of the highway where he was arrested without incident,” Pennings said.
Leaving the arrow in the middle of the road, the driver continued to move to the next station and drove to the gas station parking lot.
Pennings said there were a "significant" number of people in the bus. Witnesses and the suspect were interrogated.
“We are grateful that the bus driver acted quickly,” Pennings said.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office and fire department also responded to this incident.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by today's incident. We are gathering details and will assist Kern County Police in any way possible during their investigation,” Greyhound officials said.
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News services report that the bus remains in the police cordon area at Bakersfield gas station. California Highway Patrol said the situation is stable and there is no further threat.
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