A city bus driver was shot and seriously injured while on his route Friday afternoon in northwest Charlotte, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said they believe the shooting stemmed from an argument between two other motorists who were near the bus on Lasalle Street near English Drive about 4 p.m.
Police believe the bus driver was hit by a stray bullet fired by one of those drivers.
MEDIC said one person was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No one else on the bus was injured, police said. No arrests were immediately reported.
In a statement Friday night, the Charlotte Area Transit System said the bus driver was in stable condition while receiving medical care at a hospital.
"We are deeply shaken by today's incident," CATS CEO Brent Cagle said in the statement, "It is a stark reminder of the pervasive issue of gun violence in out society. Our priority remains the safety and well-being of transit operators and passengers. We are committed to working with community leaders and law enforcement to address these challenges. Our thoughts are with the injured operator and their family. Such incidents underscore the need for a collective effort to create safer communities for everyone."
