nt where our suspect pulled out a handgun, some type of handgun in a bag, which led to a couple of shots fired,  Eppolito said.

Two other passengers were aboard the bus when the gunfire erupted, but neither was injured.

5 The circumstances around the shooting are still being investigated, according to the city. Instagram/culvercitygov

The case has been handed over to homicide detectives and additional details about the suspect and arrest have not been released. The suspected shooter was taken into custody, according to LAPD.

Culver City officials said the decision to suspend service was made to  honor this loss and give our team time to grieve. 

City employees are also being offered crisis support following the killing.

5 Culver City has suspended its CityBus services for the weekend following a fatal shooting of a bus driver in Mar Vista. KNN NEWS

The announcement drew an outpouring of support online, with riders and former transit workers expressing sympathy for the driver's colleagues and praising the city's decision.

 I have profound respect for you honoring the operator as well as supporting your employees in this manner,  a former bus operator for another company commented.

 As someone who grew up here taking the bus all the time: Culver City bus is literally the best and this horrendous crime is so saddening,  another user commented.

The city closed its announcement with a message to riders ahead of the service's eventual return.

 When services do resume, please be kind to our operators and transit team as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.