SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, November 20, Canyon News received an update from Los Angeles Shiriff’s Department (LASD) Deputy Garcia who confirmed that the LASD Transit Service Bureau is the investigating agency in this case.
The surveillance footage has not been returned so unfortunately there is no mugshot of the suspect at this time. According to Detective Garcia, the only identifying features available were that he is an adult black male.
The victim was taken to a nearby trauma center where he was treated and released. No name has been released to the public.
The incident occurred on Friday, November 15, at approximately 9:30 p.m. when a man was assaulted near the platform of the Expo Line at Bergamot Station at 26th Street and Olympic Boulevard. The suspect, who fled the scene, was running toward Michigan Avenue and is still at large.
Anyone who has more information on the incident or could aid authorities in identifying the suspect is encouraged to call the LASD Transit Services Bureau at (323)563-5000.