A gunman sprayed a Metrolink practice with bullets late Wednesday evening at a Palmdale station, leaving two folks hospitalized and a passenger automobile pocked with holes.
The taking pictures occurred close to the platform the place the northbound Antelope Valley Line practice 229 was departing for Lancaster. Authorities stated two folks outdoors the practice have been hit as bullets additionally struck the passenger automobile.
The practice’s passengers reported the gunfire, stated Scott Johnson.
One of many taking pictures victims was wounded in a hip and the opposite in a calf, stated Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Stowers. Their accidents weren’t life-threatening, he stated. Emergency responders took them to a hospital for remedy.
Some media retailers stated a girl injured her head whereas dodging gunfire, however Stowers was unable to verify these stories.
Authorities had no data on what led to the incident or the identification of the shooter as detectives continued their investigation.
The practice skilled an almost one-hour delay as L.A. County sheriff’s deputies performed the investigation. Metrolink has eliminated the bullet-damaged passenger automobile from service.
No different Metrolink companies have been affected.
When requested about security considerations amongst passengers who take the Antelope Valley Line, Scott stated, “Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and armed safety officers often experience Antelope Valley Line trains to supply security and safety.”