MARTA CEO addresses deadly shooting of bus driver

MARTA CEO addresses deadly shooting of bus driver in video message
He openly admitted that “we all have more work to do” to protect both MARTA staff and users as “once routine interactions [escalate] into crimes.”
MARTA bus driver killed in Decatur identified as father of three; union condemns shooting
MARTA Chief of Police Scott Kreher said the shooting, which stemmed from a fare disagreement about getting on the bus, happened after 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur Station. Officers received a 911 call that there was an altercation between the bus operator and three people.
MARTA CEO: ‘We’re devastated’ by bus driver’s fatal shooting in Decatur
In his first remarks since the fatal shooting of one of his bus drivers last week, MARTA’s general manager and CEO said the transit agency is devastated.
Cell phone video shows moments leading up to MARTA driver’s deadly shooting
“We encourage customers to use the MARTA See & Say app to report crimes or suspicious activity anonymously. The app allows users to send photos, videos, and messages directly to our dispatchers. Riders can also use the blue and white emergency phones in stations or contact MPD at 404-848-4911.
Police charge a third juvenile suspect in the fatal shooting of MARTA bus driver
DECATUR, GA — MARTA police announce they’ve charged a third suspect in the shooting death of bus driver Leroy Ramos. The 47-year-old Ramos and three juveniles got into an altercation last Friday evening in the bus loop at the Decatur Station. Two of the suspects were immediately arrested and charged with murder.
Bystander injured during shootout on MARTA bus in Clayton, officials say
A bystander was injured Wednesday afternoon after two passengers got into a shootout on a MARTA bus in Clayton County, authorities said.
Shootout on Clayton County MARTA bus leaves innocent bystander injured
MARTA Police are investigating another shooting, this time at their Clayton County station Channel 2 Action News has learned. Police say around 3 p.m., two passengers on board a bus at Garden Walk Boulevard and Highway 85 shot at one another while exiting the bus.
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MARTA bus driver shot and killed at Decatur Station identified by police
A MARTA bus operator was fatally shot during a fare dispute at the Decatur MARTA station. The incident involved three suspects; two are in custody, while the third remains at large. The ...
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MARTA bus driver shot, killed during fare dispute in Decatur
MARTA Police responded to a shooting involving three individuals and a bus driver on Jan. 3. around 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur ...
Increased push for security after MARTA driver killed in Decatur
MARTA is devastated by the murder of bus operator Leroy Ramos, a new employee and ATU member who had already made an impact on his fellow operators. MARTA Police swiftly arrested two of the three ...
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MARTA bus driver fatally shot in Decatur; 2 of 3 suspects arrested
A MARTA bus driver was fatally shot Friday evening in Decatur, officials told Channel 2 Action News. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the Decatur station on Church Street. Channel 2 ...
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MARTA bus driver murdered in Decatur
According to reports from MARTA police, 47-year-old Leroy Ramos was killed on Jan. 3 at the Decatur MARTA station where ...
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MARTA bus driver shot and killed at Decatur Station
A MARTA bus driver was shot and killed at the Decatur Station on Friday evening, according to MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher ...