'Kind-Hearted' Bus Driver Who Overcame 'All Types of Adversity' Is Fatally Shot Over $2.50 Fare
Leroy Ramos was "the type of man that would show up for anyone and everyone, even if he didn’t know them," his family wrote on a GoFundMe page.
Bus Driver Shot Dead Following Dispute Over $2.50 Fare
Leroy Ramos was working his bus route for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) when an argument ensued between him and a group of three juveniles at Decatur Station.
It was a dispute over a $2.50 bus fare. Now a bus driver is dead and 3 teens are charged.
Three juvenile suspects linked to the fatal shooting of a Georgia bus driver are now in police custody, officials say. Leroy Ramos, a 47-year-old driver, was shot multiple times on Friday night amid an argument over refusing to pay the $2.
Teen accused of killing bus driver over $2.50 fare turns self in, Georgia cops say
According to MARTA police, three juveniles argued with Ramos on Jan. 3 at the Decatur Station. The dispute was suspected to be over a $2.50 fare, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other news outlets reported.
‘We stand with you in sorrow:’ MARTA CEO responds to driver being killed over $2.50 bus fare
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Leroy Ramos, a 47-year-old MARTA bus driver, was killed last week after getting into an argument with three teenagers who refused to pay the $2.50 bus fare. On Wednesday, MARTA General Manager, CEO Collie Greenwood released a statement where he spoke about the “unprecedented tragedy.”
Third juvenile accused in killing MARTA driver over fare surrenders to police
The third juvenile wanted in connection with the shooting death of MARTA bus operator Leroy Ramos over a $2.50 fare surrendered to DeKalb County police on Monday evening.
Third teen in custody for killing bus driver over $2.50 fare
A third teen has been charged in connection to the shooting death of a bus operator in DeKalb County, Georgia. He turned himself over to the authorities on Monday evening.
Atlanta dad-of-three bus driver killed in argument over $2.50 ride fee
An Atlanta bus driver and father of three was reportedly shot to death after an argument erupted over the $2.50 fare for rides, with three suspects exploding into violence over the price
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MARTA General Manager and CEO speak out after fatal shooting of driver
MARTA police say a third suspect has been charged with the murder in the shooting death of bus operator Leroy Ramos.
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MARTA Mourns the Loss of Bus Operator Leroy Ramos
MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood addressed the community in a YouTube message, speaking out about the tragic ...
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Bystander injured during shootout on MARTA bus in Clayton, officials say
A bystander was injured Wednesday afternoon after two passengers got into a shootout on a MARTA bus in Clayton County, authorities said.
Cell phone video shows moments leading up to MARTA driver’s deadly shooting
“We encourage customers to use the MARTA See & Say app to report crimes or suspicious activity anonymously. The app allows ...
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Police charge a third juvenile suspect in the fatal shooting of MARTA bus driver
DECATUR, GA — MARTA police announce they’ve charged a third suspect in the shooting death of bus driver Leroy Ramos. The ...
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MARTA CEO: ‘We’re devastated’ by bus driver’s fatal shooting in Decatur
In his first remarks since the fatal shooting of one of his bus drivers last week, MARTA’s general manager and CEO said the transit agency is devastated.