Pasadena Metro station closed as deputies investigate stabbing

The Sierra Madre Metro Passenger Station is temporarily closed on Thursday as law enforcement is investigating a stabbing incident.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said deputies responded to a 7:43 a.m. call to a stabbing at the Pasadena station. A person of interest was detained and the man who was stabbed was taken to a hospital. Investigators said the two men got into a verbal altercation, which ultimately escalated to the stabbing. 

Deputies said the victim is in critical but stable condition. Investigators said the suspect was wearing a security guard uniform but noted that he was not employed or contracted by Metro. 

"The Sheriff's Department is dedicated to protecting our Metro ridership," LASD Captain Shawn Kehoe said. "The Transit Services Bureau stands with our Metro partners in keeping all our patrons and operators safe as we take each crime extremely serious and exhaust all measures to quickly capture suspects posing a threat to the Metro system and passengers."  

Deputies booked the suspect for attempted murder.

Metro said that trains are bypassing the station at 149 N. Halstead St., and asked riders to instead use the Pasadena Arts line 40 at Allen Station as an alternate. Bus shuttles were also requested.

A list of A Line stations with parking is available here: https://metro.net/riding/parking/lotsbyline/