King County Metro, Seattle

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.
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.
Man charged with murder in Seattle Metro bus driver's deadly stabbing
Prosecutors filed charges Monday against a man who is accused of pepper-spraying, kicking, then stabbing a Seattle bus driver to death last week.
Push for stronger bus shields intensifies after fatal stabbing of Metro bus driver Shawn Yim
Katherine Batey became a vocal proponent of stronger barriers between drivers and passengers after her attack.
King County Metro buses paused in memory of driver slain on duty
Shawn Yim was driving a Route 70 bus about 3 a.m. Wednesday when he was fatally stabbed. Police have identified a suspect through witness descriptions and video.
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 County Metro bus driver around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Police arrest suspect in stabbing death of Metro bus driver in Seattle
The Seattle Police Department arrested a suspect in the killing of a King County Metro bus driver in the University District.
King County Metro cites 'safety issue' in temporary suspension of bus service
King County Metro has suspended bus service in all directions along 12th and Jackson in the Chinatown-International District as of Monday.
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.
King County Council to address Metro bus safety following fatal stabbing of driver
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,
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 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.
Business owners weary as Metro suspends bus stops over safety fears in Seattle
SEATTLE — King County Metro closed several bus stops along 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street near Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, citing safety concerns. Seven routes are impacted ...