A school bus transporting students with special needs was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in the Bronx, New York, on Friday just before 2:20 p.m.
The mini school bus was struck by at least three bullets — with one hitting the rear window and two piercing the side.
The driver, prioritizing the students’ safety, continued driving for about half a mile before stopping.
According to an eyewitness, the bus matron described two groups exchanging gunfire, prompting her to shield two students on the floor.
The vehicle was carrying approximately six students at the time.
Fortunately, no one on board was injured.
Police reported that four suspects, all dressed in black, were involved in the shooting near a playground and a school, which was placed on lockdown for about 30 minutes after dismissal.
The suspects fled south on Trinity Avenue on foot, with one described as wearing black pants with white stripes.
A school bus transporting students with special needs was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in the Bronx, New York, on Friday just before 2:20 p.m.
The mini school bus was struck by at least three bullets — with one hitting the rear window and two piercing the side
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
This incident comes amid growing concerns from fearful and frustrated New Yorkers about their daily commutes, as shocking acts of violence continue to plague the city’s subway system.
Many NYC residents who rely on public transportation feel abandoned by city and state officials who claim to be working toward safer subways.
According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), more than 3.6 million people ride the subway daily.
In 2024 alone, the city’s transit system recorded 10 murders — double the number from the previous year.
Between 1997 and 2019, the subway system never saw more than five murders in a single year, according to NYPD data.
Adding to the frustration, New Yorkers have voiced outrage over the congestion pricing fees implemented at the start of 2025.
Critics argue that the fees have left commuters with little choice but to take public transportation despite growing safety concerns.
More than 3.6 million people ride NYC subways every day, according to the MTA
Clark said the mayor does not care about the city’s homeless population, forcing them to stay on the subway in winter months
Within days of congestion pricing taking effect, subway ridership surged by nearly 13 percent compared to January 2024, according to ABC7.
Frequent commuters told DailyMail.com that the combination of subway violence and increased traffic tolls has made it difficult to decide on the safest and most practical ways to navigate the city.
With limited alternatives, many say they are forced to brave the chaos of the subway while staying as alert as possible.
However, New York City, known for its shootings, briefly celebrated a rare phenomena.
The Big Apple recently saw a record-breaking five-day streak without a single shooting victim — a milestone that coincided with Donald Trump’s return to office.
President Trump campaigned on a tough-on-crime platform, vowing to remove criminal illegal immigrants and provide law enforcement with the resources needed to keep cities safe.
The NYPD celebrated the achievement, which quickly drew praise for Trump.
‘For the first time in 30 years, there have been 0 shooting victims in New York City for a 5-day period,’ the official NYPD X account posted.
‘This is the longest we’ve gone without a shooting victim since the beginning of the CompStat era. [It] is a result of the brave work that the members of the NYPD do every day.’
New York City has enjoyed a record-breaking five day streak without any shooting victims, coinciding with Donald Trump ‘s return to office
Now, the NYPD has celebrated the milestone achievement, prompting an influx of praise for Trump
President Trump campaigned on a tough-on-crime policy, vowing to remove criminal illegal immigrants and give police resources they needed to keep cities safe
The post was met with responses crediting Trump for the drop in shootings, despite him not being mentioned directly.
‘This wouldn’t happen to have anything to do with #47, now would it?’ one supporter wrote.
‘Say thank you to Trump,’ another added. ‘What a strange coincidence.’
‘It’s the Trump effect, already making our streets safer!’
However, critics argued that the dip in shootings was more likely due to frigid temperatures keeping people indoors rather than any political influence.
Shortly after the NYPD’s announcement, a report surfaced on X stating that a man had been shot on Linden Boulevard in East New York, Brooklyn.
Despite this, the five-day streak remained a significant milestone for the city.
