76-Year-Old Man Arrested for Shooting Bronx Taxi Driver Over $40 Fare

Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute

• 🎯 A 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barry, was shot in the abdomen by a passenger over a $40 fare.
• 🏥 Barry, who has been a taxi driver for nine years, is expected to survive but expressed fear for his life.
• 📍 The incident occurred on Nelson Avenue near West 169th Street in the Highbridge section of the Bronx.

Suspect Arrested and Background

• 🚓 76-year-old Joseph Meeks was arrested shortly after the shooting.
• 🏠 Neighbors reported that Meeks calmly went to his apartment after the incident.
• 🔨 Police had to use a sledgehammer to enter Meeks' apartment after he refused to answer the door.

Calls for Action and Justice

• ⚖️ Taxi driver advocates are concerned about the safety of drivers and are calling for action.
• 🗣️ They are urging the Bronx District Attorney to ensure Meeks is not released without bail, citing his prior arrest record.
• ⚠️ Advocates fear that if Meeks, who allegedly shot a defenseless driver over $40, is released, future victims may not be as lucky.

Suspect's Prior Record

• 📜 Joseph Meeks has a history of 60 prior arrests.
• ⚖️ He is currently awaiting arraignment and has not yet been officially charged for this specific shooting.