Three teenagers fatally shot MARTA bus driver

Three teens are reportedly facing charges after being accused of fatally shooting a MARTA bus driver. Leroy Ramosover a bus fare of $2.50.

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Here’s what reportedly happened in the fatal shooting of MARTA bus driver Leroy Ramos

Accordingly USA todayAccording to a report, the fatal shooting of Ramos occurred on Friday, January 3, around 6:30 p.m Press release shared by MARTA, “Three teenagers got into an altercation with Ramos in the bus loop at the Decatur train station and Ramos was shot.”

Additionally, the outlet notes that the teens got into an argument with Ramos “because he refused to pay the $2.50 fare.” Surveillance footage of the incident reportedly shows the argument and “gunshots could be heard in the background.” Per Fox 5 AtlantaRamos was hit three times and died from his injuries while being transported to a hospital.

USA today notes that Ramos was 47 years old and had started working for MARTA in October 2024. He is reportedly survived by his wife and three children.

Ultimately, a GoFundMe set up in his honor has raised over $11,000 of the $55,500 goal.

“This tragic incident occurred in the context of a rate dispute that resulted in us losing a life that was worth so much more than $2.50! “Our family must endure this senseless act of violence and mourn the loss of a soul that was precious and priceless to us, three days into the new year,” the campaign description reads in part.

Further details on the charges against the three teenagers

Accordingly USA todayTwo of the three teenagers were arrested on the night of the fatal shooting. According to MARTA Press releaseThe third youth turned himself in to police on Monday, January 6th.

“Two suspects were immediately arrested and charged with murder. The third and suspected shooter turned himself in to DeKalb County Police this evening and has been charged with murder,” the release said.

Additionally, the teens’ identities and ages were not publicly disclosed due to their minor status. However, they were reportedly charged as adults.

“MARTA is devastated by the murder of bus operator Leroy Ramos, a new employee and ATU member who already had influence over his colleagues,” a MARTA spokesperson reportedly claimed via USA today. “MARTA has a strict de-escalation policy designed to protect operators from violence. This includes not engaging with customers beyond their position as bus operators and leaving enforcement of the rules to MARTA police.”

A mother in California has also died after a shocking shooting

Unfortunately, the death of Leroy Ramos is not the only tragedy of the recent holiday season. As The shadow room As previously reported, Jessinya Mina, a 22-year-old mother from California, passed away in December. Reports at the time said she was accidentally shot by her two-year-old son.

Police then arrested the mother’s 18-year-old boyfriend, Andrew Sanchez.