The NYPD is searching for a man accused of striking an on-duty MTA bus driver in the Morrisania area of the Bronx. According to ABC7NY, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. last Friday on a BX15 bus, where a verbal dispute reportedly escalated, leading to the suspect allegedly punching the 42-year-old driver before fleeing on a bicycle. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital with facial pain and swelling and is currently in stable condition.
Following the attack, police released a description of the suspect. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with white “Nike Air” lettering on the front, gray gloves, and gray pants. While fleeing the scene after allegedly striking the bus driver, he was carrying a black over-the-shoulder bag and riding a bicycle. FOX5NY reported that the suspect has a medium complexion, black hair, and is at least 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Both outlets reported that the New York Police Department has released a photo of the alleged assailant to assist in locating him. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to come forward and can provide tips anonymously by calling the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submitting them online.
