One person was shot and killed on a bus that was hijacked in downtown Los Angeles. The suspect was taken into custody unharmed, while the bus driver and another passenger were rescued after a police chase and a standoff with the gunman. The identity of the victim was not released. The bus was pursued across town for an hour before spike strips brought it to a halt. The driver was praised for his actions during the incident. One additional victim was transported to the hospital, and CPR was in progress. The LAPD confirmed the incident and a SWAT team was deployed to the scene. An active investigation is ongoing, with onlookers posting footage of the police operation on social media. Both the driver and the alleged hijacker were evaluated and required no medical treatment. The motive behind the hijacking remains unknown. Take back for more updates on this breaking story.
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