Three juveniles have been charged after allegedly shooting a MARTA bus driver. Leroy RamosBus fare over $2.50.

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Here's what allegedly happened in the fatal shooting of MARTA bus driver Leroy Ramos

according to USA TodayThe fatal shooting of Ramos happened on Friday, January 3rd around 6:30 p.m. press release Shared by MARTA, "Three young men got into an altercation with Ramos at the bus circle at the Decatur station and Ramos was shot and killed."

The outlet also notes that the minors got into an argument with Ramos "for refusing to pay $2.50." Surveillance footage of the incident shows the conflict, and "shots were heard in the background." Per Fox 5 AtlantaRamos was hit three times and died of his injuries while being transported to the hospital.

USA Today He notes that Ramos was 47 years old and started working at MARTA in October 2024. He is said to have survived his wife and three children.

Finally, a GoFundMe started in his honor has raised more than $11,000 of its $55,500 goal.

"This tragic incident occurred as a result of a fare dispute that cost us a life worth much more than $2.50! Our family is experiencing this senseless act of violence first hand and mourns the loss of a soul that was precious and so priceless to us, New Year's In 3 days”, reads the description of the campaign in part.

More Details About Allegations Against Three Minors

according to USA TodayTwo of the three juveniles were arrested the night of the fatal shooting. According to MARTS press releasethe third juvenile turned himself into police on Monday, January 6.

“Two suspects were immediately arrested and charged with murder. The third, the alleged shooter, was turned over to DeKalb County Police tonight and charged with murder," the statement said.

Furthermore, the identities and ages of the minors have not been publicly disclosed due to their minor status. However, they seem to have complained that they were adults.

"MARTA is devastated by the killing of bus operator Leroy Ramos, a new employee and ATU member, who has already had an impact on his fellow operators," said a MARTA spokesperson. USA Today. "MARTA has a strict de-escalation policy designed to protect operators from violence, avoid contact with customers outside of their position as bus operators, and leave enforcement to MARTA Police."

A mother also died in California after a shocking shooting

Unfortunately, the murder of Leroy Ramos is not the only tragedy that has struck this past holiday season. Ass Shadow Room previously reported Jessinya Mina, a 22-year-old California mother, passed away in December. At the time, reports say he was accidentally shot by his two-year-old son.

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

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