Los Angeles, California – Public transit riders in Los Angeles have raised concerns about safety on buses and trains following a violent attack on an L.A. Dash bus operator and a series of other incidents on Metro buses and trains. The incident, captured on video, unfolded after the Dash driver refused to allow a homeless … Read more
Portland, Oregon – The Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade, a beloved recreational spot for Portlanders, has recently become a site of concern due to a spate of violent crimes. In March, three individuals were assaulted along the esplanade, resulting in two fatalities. While Portland police have stated that the attacks are unrelated, the close proximity of … Read more
New York City is grappling with a surge in violent incidents within its subway stations, with two recent assaults leaving commuters injured. On Tuesday, a 34-year-old man was attacked at the Grand Avenue-Newtown station in Queens, where he was struck in the head with a metal object by an unknown assailant. The victim sustained non-life-threatening … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Gun violence has escalated in Philadelphia over the past few days, with a series of deadly shootings rattling the city. The latest incident involves the fatal shooting of an 88-year-old man, identified as Richard Butler, a retired SEPTA bus driver. Butler was gunned down in broad daylight while sitting in his car … Read more