Passenger Fatally Shoots Bus Driver in Mar Vista

A Culver CityBus driver was fatally shot following a dispute with a passenger in Mar Vista Thursday afternoon. LAPD said the shooting occurred around 5:15 p.m. near Mitchell and Centinela avenues after an argument reportedly involving directions. The driver, a man in his 40s, later died at a hospital. The suspected shooter, last seen wearing a white shirt, fled on foot or by bicycle and remains sought by police. No firearm was recovered at the scene. Two other people aboard the bus were unharmed. Police detained one person, though their connection to the shooting remains unclear. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements. Culver CityBus service will be suspended through the weekend as the investigation continues.

A civilian reported seeing the possible suspect heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue a few minutes ago.

The address reported for this incident has changed to S Centinela Ave & Palms Blvd.

Bus routes are being diverted due to the ongoing investigation in the area.

Police have canvassed the area but found no sign of the suspect.

Emergency responders have transported the victim to hospital.

The suspect was last seen heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a man with a white beard wearing a black shirt, washed out jeans, ande possibly carrying a back.

Police are blocking traffic around the area to secure the crime scene. Fire department is awaiting clearance to enter.

The gunshot wound has been confirmed, and additional responders are being dispatched to the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Washington Pl & S Centinela Ave.

Police have received a 911 report of a person with a gunshot wound.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12403 Washington Pl.

A Culver CityBus driver was fatally shot following a dispute with a passenger in Mar Vista Thursday afternoon. LAPD said the shooting occurred around 5:15 p.m. near Mitchell and Centinela avenues after an argument reportedly involving directions. The driver, a man in his 40s, later died at a hospital. The suspected shooter, last seen wearing a white shirt, fled on foot or by bicycle and remains sought by police. No firearm was recovered at the scene. Two other people aboard the bus were unharmed. Police detained one person, though their connection to the shooting remains unclear. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements. Culver CityBus service will be suspended through the weekend as the investigation continues.

A civilian reported seeing the possible suspect heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue a few minutes ago.

The address reported for this incident has changed to S Centinela Ave & Palms Blvd.

Bus routes are being diverted due to the ongoing investigation in the area.

Police have canvassed the area but found no sign of the suspect.

Emergency responders have transported the victim to hospital.

The suspect was last seen heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a man with a white beard wearing a black shirt, washed out jeans, ande possibly carrying a back.

Police are blocking traffic around the area to secure the crime scene. Fire department is awaiting clearance to enter.

The gunshot wound has been confirmed, and additional responders are being dispatched to the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Washington Pl & S Centinela Ave.

Police have received a 911 report of a person with a gunshot wound.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12403 Washington Pl.

A Culver CityBus driver was fatally shot following a dispute with a passenger in Mar Vista Thursday afternoon. LAPD said the shooting occurred around 5:15 p.m. near Mitchell and Centinela avenues after an argument reportedly involving directions. The driver, a man in his 40s, later died at a hospital. The suspected shooter, last seen wearing a white shirt, fled on foot or by bicycle and remains sought by police. No firearm was recovered at the scene. Two other people aboard the bus were unharmed. Police detained one person, though their connection to the shooting remains unclear. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements. Culver CityBus service will be suspended through the weekend as the investigation continues.

A civilian reported seeing the possible suspect heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue a few minutes ago.

The address reported for this incident has changed to S Centinela Ave & Palms Blvd.

Bus routes are being diverted due to the ongoing investigation in the area.

Police have canvassed the area but found no sign of the suspect.

Emergency responders have transported the victim to hospital.

The suspect was last seen heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a man with a white beard wearing a black shirt, washed out jeans, ande possibly carrying a back.

Police are blocking traffic around the area to secure the crime scene. Fire department is awaiting clearance to enter.

The gunshot wound has been confirmed, and additional responders are being dispatched to the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Washington Pl & S Centinela Ave.

Police have received a 911 report of a person with a gunshot wound.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12403 Washington Pl.

A Culver CityBus driver was fatally shot following a dispute with a passenger in Mar Vista Thursday afternoon. LAPD said the shooting occurred around 5:15 p.m. near Mitchell and Centinela avenues after an argument reportedly involving directions. The driver, a man in his 40s, later died at a hospital. The suspected shooter, last seen wearing a white shirt, fled on foot or by bicycle and remains sought by police. No firearm was recovered at the scene. Two other people aboard the bus were unharmed. Police detained one person, though their connection to the shooting remains unclear. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements. Culver CityBus service will be suspended through the weekend as the investigation continues.

A civilian reported seeing the possible suspect heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue a few minutes ago.

The address reported for this incident has changed to S Centinela Ave & Palms Blvd.

Bus routes are being diverted due to the ongoing investigation in the area.

Police have canvassed the area but found no sign of the suspect.

Emergency responders have transported the victim to hospital.

The suspect was last seen heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a man with a white beard wearing a black shirt, washed out jeans, ande possibly carrying a back.

Police are blocking traffic around the area to secure the crime scene. Fire department is awaiting clearance to enter.

The gunshot wound has been confirmed, and additional responders are being dispatched to the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Washington Pl & S Centinela Ave.

Police have received a 911 report of a person with a gunshot wound.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12403 Washington Pl.

A Culver CityBus driver was fatally shot following a dispute with a passenger in Mar Vista Thursday afternoon. LAPD said the shooting occurred around 5:15 p.m. near Mitchell and Centinela avenues after an argument reportedly involving directions. The driver, a man in his 40s, later died at a hospital. The suspected shooter, last seen wearing a white shirt, fled on foot or by bicycle and remains sought by police. No firearm was recovered at the scene. Two other people aboard the bus were unharmed. Police detained one person, though their connection to the shooting remains unclear. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements. Culver CityBus service will be suspended through the weekend as the investigation continues.

A civilian reported seeing the possible suspect heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue a few minutes ago.

The address reported for this incident has changed to S Centinela Ave & Palms Blvd.

Bus routes are being diverted due to the ongoing investigation in the area.

Police have canvassed the area but found no sign of the suspect.

Emergency responders have transported the victim to hospital.

The suspect was last seen heading northbound on South Centinela Avenue on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a man with a white beard wearing a black shirt, washed out jeans, ande possibly carrying a back.

Police are blocking traffic around the area to secure the crime scene. Fire department is awaiting clearance to enter.

The gunshot wound has been confirmed, and additional responders are being dispatched to the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Washington Pl & S Centinela Ave.

Police have received a 911 report of a person with a gunshot wound.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 12403 Washington Pl.