A METRO bus driver is currently recovering after being stabbed multiple times in what was described as an altercation on a bus on the morning last Friday.
ABC13
reports that the incident occurred on the northwest side near Willowbrook Mall, along Highway 249 and Gessner, drawing a significant response from local law enforcement. Following the attack, the driver was promptly taken to the hospital, sustaining injuries considered non-life-threatening to her hand, head, and shoulder.
In details obtained by
CW39
, Marcus Mitchell, who was reported to have been a passenger on the bus, allegedly carried out the stabbing. After the act, Mitchell fled the scene but authorities managed to apprehend him shortly thereafter. He is now being held on a half a million-dollar bond.
The motive behind the stabbing has not been disclosed. There is currently no information regarding what sparked the altercation that led to the stabbing incident. The condition of the bus driver is now stable and she is expected to fully recover from her injuries. METRO officials and law enforcement are working together to investigate the situation thoroughly and ensure the continued safety of both passengers and transit employees.
As the suspect was taken into custody by the police, the charges that Mitchell faces in relation to the stabbing have not been made public at this time. Community members who witnessed the incident or possess any relevant information have been encouraged to come forward to aid with the ongoing investigation.
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