An Oakland man has been charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's office in connection with a violent knife attack aboard an AC Transit bus.
According to a press release from District Attorney Pamela Price, Edward Lee Corley faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, use of a weapon, and violent conduct by a felon. The incident took place on July 17, 2023, when Corley initiated a seemingly benign conversation with another passenger before suddenly revealing a knife and launching a brutal assault.
Passenger safety is a top priority for AC Transit and the Alameda County District Attorney, who took decisive action in the case by adding two enhancements to the charges. These enhancements include an additional year of sentencing for the use of a deadly weapon, and a mandatory extra three years of imprisonment for the severe bodily injury inflicted upon the victim.
"AC Transit serves as a vital lifeline for countless individuals within our county, providing safe and reliable transportation," District Attorney Pamela Price emphasized in the statement. "Any act of violence aboard these buses is an affront to the safety and well-being of our community."
