Metro ambassador rescues knife attack victim near Los Angeles General Medical Center

A Los Angeles County supervisor praised the actions of a Metro ambassador who helped a woman after a suspect stabbed her at a bus stop.

“The safety of our community members is my top priority and I commend the quick actions of the Metro Ambassador who assisted the victim,” said Supervisor Hilda Solis.

A Metro spokesman said the attack occurred at the bus stop at Marengo and State streets in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of northeast L.A., next to Los Angeles General Medical Center. A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said the 52-year-old woman was waiting for the bus when the suspect stabbed her in the back. Investigators described the attacker as a male transient.

“I am deeply concerned about the alarming incident at the Route 251 bus stop,” Solis said. “We must ensure our public transport system, including all bus stops, is safe for everyone.”

The ambassador According to the transport company, they helped the victim get to the nearby hospital while officers searched for the suspect. Police arrested the man after a witness identified him as a suspect.

A spokesman said Metro does not control crimes that occur on city streets, including bus stops.

“I will continue to advocate for increased security measures and resources to prevent situations like this from happening again,” Solis said.

LAPD detectives will handle the criminal investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD’s anonymous tip line at 1(877) 527-3247.