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A discussion between the driver and two passengers in Miami Gardens unleashed the murder of two people. The authorities have confirmed that the victims were unarmed, while investigating the reasons for the attack.
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Miami authorities investigate armed attack that involves a bus driver and two passengers. (Photo: Free Press / Pixabay)
A Miami-Dade County bus driver (Florida) killed two passengers at dawn this Sunday after a discussion, confirmed the Miami Gardens authorities.
Police responded to an emergency call on an altercation on a bus around 3:00, local time (7:00 GMT).
Witnesses told the CBS chain that they heard at least six shots.
Police found the two victims inside the bus, who were transferred to the hospital, where they were later declared dead.
The driver made a normal route when the altercation arose. The shots occurred when the vehicle was stopped, according to information cited by CBS.
Diana Delgado, spokeswoman for the Miami Gardens police, told the television that was an isolated incident and that driver’s reasons are investigated to shoot passengers.
For his part, the spokesman for the Department of Transportation and Public Works of Miami-Dade, Juan Mendieta, clarified to the newspaper Miami Herald that bus drivers are not allowed to bring weapons as a defense measure.
The driver was arrested in the place. The victims have not yet been identified.