Charlotte Area Transit System(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Newly released surveillance footage shows a dramatic shootout between a North Carolina public bus driver and passenger while the bus was in motion.
The shooting occurred on May 18 on a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus, after the passenger asked the driver to get off between stops near the Steele Creek Premium Outlet Mall, the transportation agency said.
During an approximately two-minute exchange, the passenger, identified by authorities as 22-year-old Omarri Shariff Tobias can be heard saying, "I dare you. I dare you to touch me. I m going to pop your a ," in the footage, released Friday by CATS.
Tobias then walks away and can be seen pulling a firearm out of his jacket pocket, as two other passengers are visible seated on the bus, before moving back towards the front door of the bus and turning to face the driver.
The driver, identified by CATS as David Fullard, then pulls out his own firearm and both exchange
kali9/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a Los Angeles Metro Bus operator multiple times, leaving him in critical condition, police said.
A male suspect boarded the bus in Woodland Hills Wednesday evening and began arguing with the driver before stabbing him, Metro Los Angeles said on Twitter.
"The bus driver and the suspect exited the bus and continued the argument, at which time the suspect produced a knife (or sharp object) and stabbed the bus driver multiple times," police said in a press release.
The suspect then fled on foot near Erwin Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, officials said.
L.A. Police Department officers began a grid search of the area, chief Michel Moore said, adding that the department "has mustered a number of night watch detectives and uniform personnel to investigate this senseless attack."
Police officials released a statement with images of the suspect.
On Thursday, Moore annou
Ross HalfinDef Leppard has been very busy the last week or so promoting not only their new album, Drastic Symphonies, but their book Definitely Def Leppard. And now the band is sharing a look at what they’ve been up to.
In a new behind-the-scenes vlog for their YouTube channel, Def Leppard gives fans a peek at their promotional tour, including rehearsals for their recent BBC2 Piano Room performance with an orchestra.
“One of the best experiences of my life, absolutely brilliant," guitarist Rick Savage says of the performance, where the band played three songs, including “Pour Some Sugar On Me.” “It’s so great to play live with an orchestra in a completely different environment, sitting down, being able to play as more of a musician than just a performer.”
Drummer Rick Allen adds, “I’ve never quite experienced playing those songs before in that way . just being in the same room with the orchestra, just, what a wonderful experience.”
There’s
kali9/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a Los Angeles Metro Bus operator multiple times Wednesday evening, leaving him in critical condition.
A male suspect boarded the bus in Woodland Hills and began arguing with the driver before stabbing him, Metro Los Angeles said on Twitter.
"The bus driver and the suspect exited the bus and continued the argument, at which time the suspect produced a knife (or sharp object) and stabbed the bus driver multiple times," police said in a press release.
The suspect then fled on foot near Erwin Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, officials said.
L.A. Police Department officers began a grid search of the area, Chief Michel Moore said, adding that the department "has mustered a number of night watch detectives and uniform personnel to investigate this senseless attack."
Police officials released a statement with images of the suspect.
"This heinous act of violence is horri
Roberto Ricciuti/RedfernsFor a guy who s as proud of his Scottish heritage as Rod Stewart is, it s amazing that he hasn t thought of this before: He s officially launching his own brand of Scotch whisky.
Rod s announced that "after almost two years of development and dozens of whisky tastings," he ready to unviel what he calls his "latest venture" Wolfie’s Whisky.
Starting June 6, fans who signed up for Rod s mailing list will get special access to purchase the spirits 72 hours before anyone else. Wolfie s is going on sale first in the U.K. and select European countries, and it ll launch in the U.S. in July.
"The rest of the world…..we’re working on it!" he adds.
In other Rod news, he s paid tribute to the late Tina Turner, with whom he performed and recorded over the years. In fact, he invited her to perform with him on Saturday Night Live in 1981, when her career was at a low point. In 1990, they had a hit with their duet "It Takes Two