In light of their commitment, dedication and the workplace dangers that they encounter, we have continuously encouraged the CATS system to enhance security measures for drivers,” Harris said. “They consider themselves public servants. Some of whom who have been assaulted, shot at or shot during their work activity,” attorney Ken Harris told CNN in an email. “I have represented a substantial number of CATS drivers over the years. “It would have been reasonable for the operator to attempt to de-escalate the situation by allowing the suspect/passenger to exit the bus before arriving at the next bus stop,” the transit system said.įullard is still recovering from his injuries, his attorney told CNN, noting Fullard was “a dedicated employee and treasured his employment,” who worked as a driver for more than 19 years. The Charlotte Area Transit System said Fullard did not follow proper protocol. Possession of a firearm or other weapons while on duty or on company property is prohibited by the company’s workplace policy and employees can be discharged after the first violation, according to the transit system. CNN has reached out to RATP Dev for comment.

It’s unclear whether charges will be brought against Fullard.įullard was fired by his employer, RATP Dev, which employs the transit system’s bus operators, Hunter told CNN on Saturday. Tobias was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injuries, communicating threats, and carrying a concealed firearm, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a news release. Tobias and another passenger exited the bus through the side door and Fullard exited through the front door, firing his gun again, the transit system said.īoth Fullard and Tobias are in stable condition and expected to recover, and the other two passengers were unharmed, the transit system said in a statement released Wednesday. As Tobias crawled toward the back of the bus, where the two other passengers on board had moved, Fullard fired his gun again from the aisle of the bus. Fullard was struck in the arm and Tobias was struck in the abdomen, according to the transit system.ĭramatic video of the encounter shows Fullard stopping the bus and pushing open the shattered driver barrier, as he stands up with his gun still drawn.

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