Man shot in the head near Culver City subway station – NBC Los Angeles

A man was shot in the head Friday near the Metro E Line station in the Culver City area, according to Los Angeles police.

The shooting was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 5660 block of Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles police said. There, NewsChopper 4 captured several police officers blocking access to the station as they investigated the scene.

As a result, Metro warned passengers that its E Line trains would turn around from its Culver City and La Brea stations due to police activity at its Expo/La Cienega station. A shuttle will replace service in the area until further notice.

Law enforcement did not specify what led to the shooting. The LAPD said the man was not conscious and not breathing when law enforcement arrived.

It has not been confirmed whether the incident happened on the train or at the station.

Police said officers were searching for three individuals who fled on skateboards in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

Friday's incident comes as the city is seeing an increase in violent crime on metro buses and trains. In response to public safety concerns, the Metro Board passed motions last month aimed at ensuring the safety of transit riders.

“In March there were almost a million weekday commuters, but recent crime threatens to derail this progress if we cannot guarantee the safety of those who want and need to use the bus and train system” , said the Los Angeles mayor and the Metro Board of Directors. said President Karen Bass at the time. “We must act to protect this progress by keeping runners safe.”

As part of the motion, an increase in police presence was requested throughout the public transit system.

“Violence in the streets that spills over into our transit systems is a growing problem in the Greater Los Angeles area. Metro extends its condolences to the family and friends of the victim's family. The Los Angeles Police Department Los Angeles is investigating. Anyone with any information about this incident should call the LAPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-TIPS or 800-222-8477,” Metro wrote in a statement.