Man Charged For Allegedly Pulling Gun On SEPTA Bus Driver
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Walter Thompson is accused of pulling a gun on a SEPTA bus driver after the driver missed his stop. (Courtesy: Philadelphia District Attorney's Office)
PHILADELPHIA -
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office says it has charged a man accused of pulling a gun on a SEPTA bus driver earlier this month.
According to the DA's office, 20-year-old Walter Thompson faces Aggravated Assault, Violation of Firearms Act, Terroristic Threats and other charges.
Investigators say Thompson pulled a gun on the driver of the SEPTA #24 bus last week after the driver missed his stop. Police said Thompson threatened the driver and then jumped off the bus.
Thompson was taken into custody overnight, police said.
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Walter Thompson is accused of pulling a gun on a SEPTA bus driver after the driver missed his stop. (Courtesy: Philadelphia District Attorney's Office)
