Bronx School Bus Carrying Special Needs Students Hit by Gunfire

School Bus Targeted in Bronx Shooting

• 🎯 A mini school bus carrying special needs students was struck by gunfire in the Longwood section of the Bronx.
• 📍 The incident occurred near East 163rd Street and Trinity Avenue, with the bus driver pulling over about half a mile away.
• 💥 The bus sustained at least three bullet impacts, including one that shattered the back window and two that hit the side.

Incident Details and Occupants

• 🚌 On board the bus were two children, the school bus driver, and the school bus matron.
• 🛡️ The school bus matron reportedly ducked and covered the children during the shooting.
• ⏱️ The event took place just before 2:20 p.m. as students were heading home from school.

Suspects and Aftermath

• 🏃 Police stated that four suspects were shooting at each other and fled the scene on foot.
• 👕 The suspects were described as wearing all black, with one noted as having white stripes on black pants.
• ✅ Fortunately, no one was hit or injured during the gunfire.
• 📰 Eyewitness News reporter Stefan Kim provided live updates from the scene.