In a violent episode that disrupted the morning commute in San Bruno yesterday, law enforcement swiftly intervened to halt a stabbing on a SamTrans bus. According to a press release from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, at about 9:15 am, a male passenger was assaulted, and the perpetrator tried to hijack the public vehicle on the 1100 block of Huntington Avenue.
The coordinated response by the San Bruno Police Department alongside San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Millbrae and Transit bureaus led to the apprehension of 58-year-old suspect John Allmon, who reportedly is a former Oakland resident, and the victim received prompt medical care for a stab wound to the abdomen with expectations set for a complete recovery. The incident is believed to be isolated, with no threat to the public.
Allmon did not surrender without incident. Following his arrest, he was taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation before being booked into San Mateo County Jail. He now faces multiple charges: robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, theft of a motor vehicle, resisting or delaying a peace officer, and providing false identification to a peace officer.
