The third suspect wanted in the shooting death of MARTA bus driver Leroy Ramos has turned himself in. The incident happened on January 3 at the Decatur Station near Atlanta, GA.
Cell phone video recorded by a witness shows Ramos, 47, arguing with three teenagers who refused to pay the $2.50 bus fare.
One teen threatened to spit on Ramos, who dared him to do it. The argument escalated as another MARTA employee stood between Ramos and the teens. But the bus driver threw punches at all three teenagers. Multiple gun shots are heard in the video as the witness turned and ran away.
The witness said Ramos was shot by a teenager wearing a red hoodie.
The suspect surrendered to police after the family held an emotional vigil at the site of the shooting on Sunday.
Two teens were arrested on Jan. 3 and charged as adults. They face murder and aggravated assault charges.
The two juveniles made their first court appearance on Monday afternoon.
Ramos’ family members said he moved to the Atlanta area from New York City to escape the violence there. Ramos started working for MARTA in October.
His wife, Monique, described him as a man with a “big heart” and a devoted husband and father.
Caution: This video may be disturbing to some viewers.
Shooting ??@MARTAtransit? at 6:30 pm tonight over a bus https://t.co/NEmfjgBDLi friend who wants to remain anonymous was on the bus and ran away.The driver gave 3 dudes free fare and the kid in the red attire was the shooter ?@wsbtv???@DeKalbCountyPD? pic.twitter.com/q0lsJpTijP
— Susie ? (@Homeoffree61) January 4, 2025
