The Brief A Culver CityBus driver in his 40s died after being shot twice aboard the bus near Centinela Avenue in Mar Vista Thursday night. Police said the shooting stemmed from a dispute with a passenger over directions, after which the gunman took off. The suspect remains on the run and has not been arrested as the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division reviews onboard camera footage to identify him.



A gunman is on the run after fatally shooting a Culver CityBus driver following a dispute aboard the bus in Mar Vista on Thursday night.

What we know:

Officers responded to reports of gunfire and a bus driver down along Centinela Avenue near Washington Boulevard around 5:15 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Paramedics treated the driver in his 40s at the scene for two gunshot wounds before taking him to a hospital, where he later died.

Although operated by Culver City, the shooting occurred within LAPD jurisdiction, placing the investigation under the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division and West Homicide detectives.

Two passengers aboard the bus were not hurt and questioned as key witnesses.

Authorities confirmed the bus was equipped with cameras, providing detectives with internal surveillance video to aid in the investigation.

What we don't know:

Police have not released a detailed physical description or identified the suspect.

Investigators are still confirming whether the shooter escaped by running away or if they used a bicycle retrieved from the front rack of the bus.

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has not yet released the victim's name, pending formal family notification.

What they're saying:

Law enforcement officers described a rapid escalation stemming from a minor dispute over directions.

 We have video we're going through,  an LAPD officer at the scene said.  We have witnesses locked down as well. We have a team of investigators out here already. We're looking at the evidence. We are going to stay on it until we identify and locate the suspect. 

Culver City Mayor Freddy Puza issued a statement expressing devastation over the loss

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