A tragic incident on a Metro bus in Koreatown has left one man dead, and police are now searching for a suspect. The altercation took place on Thursday night at Western Avenue and Olympic Boulevard, where two men were involved in a verbal dispute that quickly escalated.

According to investigators, the victim, a man in his 60s, was pepper sprayed by the other man during the altercation. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by the Los Angeles Police Department. The exact cause of death is still under investigation, as the victim reportedly had a pre-existing medical condition that may have contributed to his death. LAPD detective Herman Front Laura stated that they have video footage of the altercation on board the bus, but they are still trying to gather more information to determine what led to the fight.

In response to the incident, Metro released a statement highlighting their efforts to improve public safety on their transit system. They have implemented a multi-layered public safety plan, which includes the addition of transit security officers. Additionally, the bus line where the altercation occurred has been identified as one of the top 10 routes for added security due to a high number of reported assaults.