Topline:
The man accused of hijacking an L.A. Metro bus and killing one passenger faces a dozen charges, including murder, robbery and kidnapping, after refusing to appear in court Monday.
Why it matters: A passenger, 48-year-old Anthony Rivera, was shot and killed when Lamont Campbell, 51, allegedly hijacked the Metro bus last week in South Los Angeles.
What’s the latest? A judge had issued an extraction order for Campbell to appear in court Tuesday after he reportedly refused to attend. Instead, a new hearing for Campbell, who remains in custody, was scheduled for Oct. 29.
What he’s being accused of: Police say Campbell entered the bus armed with a gun and refused to leave, holding the driver hostage. He faces 90 years to life in prison if convicted of all charges, officials said.
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