On Thursday, Culver City lost a dedicated public servant and member of our City family. The operator, who is not being identified at this time out of respect for the family, was shot and killed while driving their route. The circumstances surrounding what happened are still being investigated. But today, our hearts are shattered. Their loss will be felt across our City team.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the fatal shooting occurred Thursday evening in Mar Vista. Multiple bullets were fired in the incident and a man in his 40s was killed, according to Los Angeles Police, who said the suspected gunman, a white man, was at large.
The incident took place around 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of South Centinela and Mitchell Avenues, said Officer Charles Miller of the LAPD.
According to a witness, a man with a head wound was taken off a Culver CityBus following the shooting.
Culver CityBus service and providing crisis support services to staff.
When services do resume, please be kind to our operators and transit team as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
City of Culver City, additional text Los Angeles Times
