Miami Gardens Bus Driver Shoots and Kills Two Passengers After Argument Over Stolen Bike

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday, March 30, in Miami Gardens, Florida, when a bus driver allegedly shot and killed two passengers during an argument. Police were called to the scene regarding a “disturbance” on the Miami-Dade Transit bus. Upon their arrival, authorities discovered that the dispute between the bus driver and the passengers escalated to a deadly shooting. The driver reportedly pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking two individuals. Witnesses heard a total of six gunshots during the incident.

Bus Driver Shoots Passenger After Argument Over Stolen Bike, Two Passengers Killed

According to a witness account, the confrontation began when the driver refused to allow a passenger with a stolen bike onto the bus. The passenger, upset by the rejection, allegedly made threats against the driver. In response, the driver is said to have drawn a weapon and shot the passenger. The gunfire also injured a bystander who was on board the bus. As a result, both victims were airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition, where they later died from their injuries.

Following the shooting, the two wounded passengers were rushed to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital. Despite the efforts to save them, both succumbed to their injuries. At the time of the incident, law enforcement had not publicly confirmed whether either of the deceased passengers was armed. The case remains under investigation, with no word on whether the bus driver will face charges in connection with the deaths of the two passengers.

Miami-Dade Bus Driver Policy Violations and Similar Incident in Georgia Involving Fatal Shooting

A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works made it clear that bus drivers are not permitted to carry weapons while on duty. This policy raises questions about the circumstances under which the driver managed to access a firearm during the altercation. The investigation will likely look into whether the bus driver violated any protocols or if there were any other factors that contributed to the deadly outcome.

This incident in Miami Gardens is not the first fatal shooting involving a bus driver. Earlier in January, a bus driver in Georgia, Leroy Ramos, was killed by three juveniles who had an altercation with him over a bus fare. The juveniles, who were captured on surveillance footage, refused to pay the $2.50 fare, leading to a violent confrontation that resulted in Ramos’ death. The three juveniles were later charged with murder in connection with the incident.