Assault at Los Angeles Metro Station Caught on Video
A shocking video captured a random attack on a woman at a Los Angeles-area metro station, where the assailant beat, punched, and stomped on her before almost throwing her into freeway traffic.
The chilling footage of the incident on August 7 in Pasadena shows the victim being dragged into the carpool lane of the busy 210 freeway as cars whiz by, narrowly avoiding running her over as she struggles against the attacker.
The newly released video, obtained by KTLA, shows the assailant assaulting the woman near the freeway early in the morning, with the victim coming dangerously close to oncoming traffic.
Authorities from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department believe the attack, carried out by Juan Pablo near the Allen metro station, was unprovoked.
Pablo, 33, who was apprehended shortly after the incident, has been charged with felony attempted murder and felony mayhem by the LA County District Attorney’s Office.
The victim is facing potential long-term disfigurement and had to return to the hospital due to infections in her injuries, as reported by KTLA.
Aside from the new infections, the victim sustained multiple fractures, severe bruises, and deep lacerations requiring stitches, according to the sheriff’s department.
The disturbing video of the attack, circulating widely on social media, has left some local train passengers like Nandi Hughes feeling uneasy.
While Hughes, a young mother who depends on the train for her job as an in-home caretaker, generally feels secure, traveling alone on the train at night can be unsettling.
The incident has raised concerns for Hughes, who expressed, “That’s why I’m trying to save up to get a car so I can avoid using the train with my kids.”
Another commuter, Dana Terrance, shared that she feels “safe enough” taking the train.
“I don’t own a car, so it’s my only mode of transportation,” she said. “I avoid riding the Metro after 10 p.m.”
Enhanced Safety Measures for Public Transportation
Local leaders are actively working to enhance safety measures for public transportation in Los Angeles, considering the possibility of Metro, the train system, establishing its own police force.
Pablo is currently held on $2 million bail and, if convicted, he could face life imprisonment for the charges brought against him.
