King County Metro drivers help police find man accused of murdering their coworker
Two King County Metro bus drivers helped lead to the arrest of the man accused of murdering their coworker last week.
King County Metro Bus Driver Shawn Yim’s Death Is a Tragedy
Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers arrested a man suspected of killing King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim, a tragedy marked over the weekend with a vigil at the scene of his death in the University District.
Veteran Metro driver: ‘It's not that buses are unsafe… Seattle is unsafe’
Nathan Vass has been a metro driver for 18 years. He's also a writer and filmmaker. He counted Shawn Yim among his friends. He told KUOW’s Rob Wood about Yim’s life and loss, and the role bus drivers play in our city.
Union demands action after King County Metro driver fatally stabbed on duty
Hours after a King County Metro bus driver was stabbed and killed while on duty in Seattle, the union that represents those transit operators delivered a list of safety demands during a press conference.
Suspected Murderer of King County Metro Bus Driver Arrested on Seattle's E Line Following Sharp-eyed Colleague's Tip
Richard Sitzlack, accused of stabbing a bus driver, was arrested in Seattle with the aid of Metro bus operators.
King County Council to address Metro bus safety following fatal stabbing of driver
KING COUNTY, Wash. — As the manhunt continues for the suspect accused of stabbing and killing a King County Metro Bus driver, the King County Council will soon hold a special meeting devoted to safety on Metro buses. According to King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci, the special meeting will be held on Jan. 13.
Fatal stabbing of King County Metro bus driver highlights Seattle transit safety concerns
The stabbing death of 59-year-old Shawn Yim on Wednesday marks the first killing of a King County Metro bus driver on the job in 26 years. Bus operator union leaders say the stabbing is part of a larger pattern of violence toward transit drivers and passengers.
Vigil held for slain metro bus driver after suspect's arrest
Seattle police have arrested the suspect in Wednesday's deadly stabbing of a 59-year-old King County Metro driver. SPD confirmed to FOX 13 Seattle, 53-year-old Richard Stizlack was taken into custody before 5 a.
King County Metro bus driver fatally stabbed in Seattle’s U District
Metro and Sound Transit have struggled with violence in recent years, mainly against passengers. The driver’s killing comes days after Metro closed four bus stops, citing safety concerns.
King County bus drivers demand safety improvements after colleague's murder
Court documents said the two argued about an open window on the bus and it escalated into a fight leading to Shawn Yim's ...
King County Metro bus driver murder suspect arrested on Seattle's E line
Sitzlack was arrested for the murder of 59-year-old Shawn Yim, who was fatally stabbed while working his shift as a King ...
Argument over window led man to fatally stab bus driver, Seattle police say; suspect faces first-degree murder charge
Initial inconsistencies in Sitzlack’s story led prosecutors to ask for probable cause for domestic violence murder at a court ...
King County Metro, transit agencies offering free fares on New Year’s Eve
Riders can ride fare-free using King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, and the Seattle Streetcar.