Lamont Campbell, 51, was expected to enter a plea during Tuesday's court hearing.
Lamont Campbell, the 51-year-old man who has been charged with hijacking a Metro bus from South Los Angeles to downtown LA and fatally shooting an innocent passenger, was due in court Tuesday.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Innocent passenger killed in downtown LA after gunman hijacks MTA busCampbell was expected to enter a plea during Tuesday's court hearing. He is accused of shooting Anthony Rivera after attempting to rob him.
The pursuit lasted about an hour. Investigators said some passengers were able to exit the bus during the pursuit.The bus driver, who was behind a barrier, was able to press the silent button which notified emergency crews and LAPD of the situation. Following multiple spike strip deployments, the bus eventually came to a stop on Alameda Street, between 6th and 7th streets, with four people inside – Campbell, the bus driver and two passengers.
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