Man Arrested in Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend, a Metro Bus Driver
Fugitive Arrested in Shooting of LA Metro Bus Driver
LOS ANGELES, CA – A 45-year-old man suspected of shooting his ex-girlfriend, a Metro bus driver, while she was on break in the Thai Town area, is now in custody. Dorian Holt was apprehended Thursday in Escondido after returning to Southern California,according to the Los Angeles Police department.He is being held on $1 million bail, facing charges of attempted murder.
The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. on November 16th in the 1600 block of north Vermont Avenue. the 56-year-old victim, who was parked and taking a break from her route, was shot in the face by Holt, who arrived “unannounced,” police said.
“There were no other occupants on the bus at the time of the incident,” police stated. “Although the victim was on duty as an MTA bus driver, her duties were not a factor in the incident.”
The victim was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but miraculously survived the attack.
Police released Holt’s photo to the public, seeking assistance in locating him. Detectives determined he had fled the state,though his whereabouts during his time as a fugitive remained unclear.
The motive behind the shooting is still under inquiry.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Northeast Division detectives at 323-561-3421. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247.Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
LA Metro Bus Driver Shooting Suspect Apprehended
On November 23rd, Dorian Holt, the 45-year-old suspect in the shooting of a Los Angeles Metro bus driver, was apprehended in Escondido after returning to Southern California. The Los Angeles police Department confirmed Holt’s arrest and stated he is being held on $1 million bail, facing charges of attempted murder.
The shooting took place around 7:30 a.m. on November 16th in the Thai Town area. The 56-year-old victim, who was parked and on a break from her route, was shot in the face by Holt. Police emphasized that no other passengers were on the bus at the time and that the incident was not related to the victim’s duties as a bus driver.
Despite being critically injured, the victim miraculously survived the attack and was rushed to a local hospital.
Following the incident, authorities released Holt’s photo to the public, asking for assistance in locating him.Detectives confirmed he had fled the state, but his whereabouts during his time as a fugitive remain unknown.
The motive behind the shooting is still under inquiry.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Northeast Division detectives at 323-561-3421. For calls during non-business hours or weekends, please contact 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.