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LAPD investigating video showing unsuspecting passengers being slapped in the face on Metro trains
Updated: Jun 4, 2021 / 10:22 PM PDT
Authorities are investigating after videos emerged on social media showing people slapping unsuspecting passengers in the face on the Los Angeles County Metro system.
The L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it was made aware June 3 of Instagram video circulating of an Asian rider being attacked. Authorities are still working to gather information about exactly what time and which line the assault occurred on, and who filmed the footage.
The video clips show at least two separate passengers — who both appear to be of Asian descent — were targeted in what may be some form on social media challenge. Investigators are now working to determine if they were singled out because of their race.
LAPD investigating video showing unsuspecting passengers being slapped in the face on Metro trains
Updated: Jun 4, 2021 / 10:22 PM PDT
Authorities are investigating after videos emerged on social media showing people slapping unsuspecting passengers in the face on the Los Angeles County Metro system.
The L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it was made aware June 3 of Instagram video circulating of an Asian rider being attacked. Authorities are still working to gather information about exactly what time and which line the assault occurred on, and who filmed the footage.
The video clips show at least two separate passengers — who both appear to be of Asian descent — were targeted in what may be some form on social media challenge. Investigators are now working to determine if they were singled out because of their race.