Miami Gardens, FL - Two men are dead following a shooting on a Miami-Dade transit bus early Sunday morning. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 3 a.m. after an argument broke out between the bus driver and two passengers. The argument escalated, and the bus driver allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding both passengers.
The Miami Gardens Police Department responded to the scene and took the bus driver into custody. The identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their families. Investigators are currently gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic event," said a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Transit Authority. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We are fully cooperating with the police investigation." The transit authority has also announced that they will be providing counseling services to bus drivers and other employees affected by the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Miami Bus Driver Shoots, Kills 2 Passengers After Argument
A Miami-Dade transit bus driver is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing two passengers early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. following an argument on the bus in Miami Gardens. Police have confirmed the deaths and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The bus driver is now facing serious charges.
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