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King County Executive Dow Constantine issued the following statement after Metro Transit driver Eric Stark was shot while driving a Route 75 bus in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle.

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Eric Stark demonstrated extraordinary heroism today as he took quick action while injured to steer his Metro coach and passengers to safety. The entire King County family supports his speedy recovery, and we grieve the lives lost in this terrible incident.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Alex Fryer, Executive Office, 206-477-7966