Tragic Loss on Metro Train: Three Suspects Sought in Fatal Shooting

A man identified as Juan Garcia, 38, was fatally shot on a Los Angeles Metro train following an altercation with three suspects who remain at large.

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Tragic Loss on Metro Train: Three Suspects Sought in Fatal Shooting

**Los Angeles, CA** - Authorities in Los Angeles are actively searching for three suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a man on a Metro train Friday evening.

The victim, identified as Juan Garcia, 38, was tragically shot in the head and killed around 7:40 p.m. on Friday at the Metro E Line stop at La Cienega and Jefferson boulevards. The incident occurred after Garcia became involved in an argument with a group of men.

Tragic Loss on Metro Train: Three Suspects Sought in Fatal Shooting

According to officials with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), all three suspects were males between the ages of 15 and 20. They fled the scene before police arrived.

Garcia was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover the expenses of his funeral and support his four children.

Tragic Loss on Metro Train: Three Suspects Sought in Fatal Shooting

"It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Tony, who left us on 06/21/2024," the family wrote on the page. "My big Bro was our protector growing up. Strong like an Ox. In our eyes he was invincible. As we navigate this difficult time, we are reaching out to our community for support to give Tony G the dignified and heartfelt farewell He deserves."

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact LAPD's South Bureau Homicide Division detectives at 323-786-5111.

This tragic incident marks the seventh attack on LA Metro property between April 22 and May 21. Violence on public transit has become an increasing concern in the Greater Los Angeles area.

In response to this alarming trend, LA Mayor and Metro Board Chair Karen Bass has called for an immediate surge of law enforcement personnel across the transit system. The Metro Board has also passed a measure to provide more safety for the public by adding 260 officers to patrol the system daily.

"Violence on the streets that spills over onto our public transit systems is an increasing issue in the Greater Los Angeles area. Metro extends its condolences to the family and friends of the victim's family," a Metro spokesperson said in a statement.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the LAPD and Metro Board for further comment.