Introduction to the Incident
Two men are dead after a shooting that took place on a Miami-Dade Transit Bus early Sunday morning.
According to Miami Gardens Police, crews responded to the intersection of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 183rd Street on the corner of a shopping plaza.
Details of the Shooting
Miami Gardens Police Dept. Spokesperson Diana Delgado told NBC6 the incident stemmed from some sort of argument inside a parked bus.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that a Miami Dade Transit Bus driver was in a disturbance with passengers on the bus,” Delgado said.
At some point during the argument, the bus driver pulled out a gun and shot two passengers, Delgado added.
Aftermath of the Shooting
Both men were airlifted to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in critical condition, where they succumbed to their injuries.
“I was just coming from the store, I heard six shots,” said Wabe God.
God said he believes he heard the moment shots were fired. He wants the violence in the area to stop.
“They was on a county bus and they was probably just trying to get to their next destination, and then somebody just decided to take their life,” he said. “I do not like the violence that is going on in my neighborhood… and it’s not fair to the community or the people that stay around here or whoever family that was- that was taken or whatever.”
Investigation and Response
Meanwhile, the motive for the incident remains under investigation.
“This was an isolated incident,” Delgado said. “I don’t think the community need to be frightened.”
Miami Gardens Police is handling the investigation.
Officials said the bus driver was detained and was taken in for questioning.
Authorities have not yet revealed the identities of the three involved.
Conclusion
The shooting incident on the Miami-Dade Transit Bus has resulted in the loss of two lives and has raised concerns about safety and violence in the community. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is awaiting more information about the incident and the actions that will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
FAQs
Q: What happened on the Miami-Dade Transit Bus?
A: A shooting incident occurred on the bus, resulting in the death of two men.
Q: What led to the shooting?
A: The incident stemmed from an argument between the bus driver and passengers.
Q: Is the community in danger?
A: According to the police, this was an isolated incident, and the community does not need to be frightened.
Q: What is the status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and the motive for the incident remains under investigation.
Q: Have the identities of those involved been released?
A: No, the authorities have not yet revealed the identities of the three involved.
