King County Metro to pay tribute to slain bus driver

King County Metro to pay tribute to slain bus driver with citywide memorial, procession
Richard Sitzlack was charged on Dec. 23 with killing Yim. According to court documents, Yim and Sitzlack began arguing about a window on the bus on Dec. 18 before Yim asked Sitzlack to exit the bus. Surveillance video reportedly showed Sitzlack pepper spraying Yim in the face before exiting the bus.
Seattle prepares for bus service disruptions as community honors slain Metro bus driver
Remembrances will begin Friday at 10 a.m. with a bus and transit procession through downtown Seattle, followed by a memorial service at WaMu Theater at 11 a.m. The suspect, Richard Sitzlack, is being held in the King County Jail on $5 million bail.
Bus cancellations expected as King County Metro honors driver who was murdered
King County Metro has said to expect bus cancellations on Friday, January 10, as the community gathers to honor driver Shawn Yim.
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King County Metro will honor murdered driver for years to come
Shawn Yim, killed Dec. 18, will be remembered not only with Friday's memorial but with a bigger commitment to transit driver and rider safety.
Large procession, memorial planned for late Metro bus driver Shawn Yim Friday
Memorial services for Shawn Yim will be held on Friday. Yim, a King County Metro bus driver, was stabbed to death while on the job on December 18.
Procession, memorial service for slain Seattle bus driver
On Friday, a procession and memorial service will take place for Metro bus driver Shawn Yim, who was stabbed to death last month while on the job.
Community will honor slain King County Metro bus driver with memorial service Friday
Shawn Yim was stabbed to death on the job in the early morning hours of Dec. 18. The public is invited to attend the service.
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