Suspect in deadly shooting on L.A. Metro bus charged with murder
SUMMARY
The Los Angeles County Attorney announced charges against Winston Apolinario Rivera, 30, accused of killing a Metro passenger in Commerce. District Attorney George Gascón labeled the incident a "tragic and senseless shooting" that took the life of Juan Luis Gomez-Ramirez, a husband and father, on a Metro bus. Rivera faces one count of murder with a special allegation of firearm use, which could result in a 35-year to life sentence if convicted. The shooting occurred on May 17th on a bus in the 6200 block of Slauson Avenue.