Witnesses on Bus

A woman on an L.A. Metro bus saw two children being shot by their father in broad daylight on October 12, 2026.

“Oh my God I was on the bus when it happened”

Police Investigation

L.A. Police and Metro requested video footage from the bus that passed through Pico-Union where the shooting occurred.

Shooting Location

The shooting happened near the intersection of Catalina Street and Venice Boulevard around 12:40 p.m. on October 12, 2026.

Suspect Condition

The suspect, believed to be 30-40 years old, was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and is in police custody.

Victims

Two children, ages 4 and 10, were transported to a hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival.

Witness Account

A witness said the suspect shot himself in the head after the children were killed.

“He shot himself in the head”

Shooting Type

LAPD described the incident as a possible attempted murder-suicide by the father.

Public Reaction

The woman yelled for the bus to stop to help the children after seeing the shooting.

Law Enforcement

L.A. Police are leading the investigation into the shooting with the suspect in custody.

Children's Status

The two children were pronounced dead at the hospital after being transported from the scene.

Suspect Age

The suspect is believed to be between 30 and 40 years old.

Witness Video

A Citizen App video captured the aftermath of the shooting on the bus.

Shooting Details

The suspect was hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the shooting.

Location

The shooting occurred in Pico-Union, Los Angeles, California.

Time of Incident

The shooting happened on Sunday afternoon around 12:40 p.m. on October 12, 2.026.

What Happened Next

The suspect is in police custody with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and the children were pronounced dead at the hospital.