The NYPD says a New York City bus driver was stabbed to death Monday afternoon by a rider apparently angry over not receiving a free transfer.
The driver of the B-46 bus in Brooklyn picked up the suspect around 12:30 p.m. Monday at Malcolm X Boulevard near Gates Avenue. The man swiped an invalid fare card and sat down on the bus, then asked for a transfer slip usually available to riders.
Police told CBS 2 HD that when the driver told the man that he didn't pay for the ride and couldn't get a transfer, the man punched the driver in the head and stabbed him to death while other riders looked on.
The suspect fled on foot. Police are offering a $12,000 reward for any information on the suspect. Police are looking for a black male between 18 and 20 years old wearing black jeans and an Adidas jacket.
The incident marked the first time a NYC bus driver has been killed on the job in 25 years.
Statement by Governor David A. Paterson:
"The fatal attack on MTA NYC Transit Bus Operator Edwin Thomas, a seven-year veteran assigned to Flatbush Depot, shocked and saddened us today. Mr. Thomas, like so many of his MTA colleagues, spent his career ensuring the safety of his passengers. Mr. Thomas was killed while serving the people of New York City, and today I ask that you offer your prayers to Mr. Thomas�s family. Michelle and I extend our deepest condolences as they face the enormity of this loss.?
Statement by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg:
"Edwin Thomas was a good man who was good at his job of helping move New York City.� I spoke this afternoon with his son Jeffrey and expressed my deep sympathies to him and his family.� I also spoke with Roger Toussaint, Edwin�s union president, and asked him to pass along my thanks to all of Edwin�s co-workers for the outstanding service they give to our City every day.� While the investigation into this stabbing is ongoing, an attack like this is so shocking in part because it has become so rare in our City.� In Edwin�s memory, I ask all New Yorkers riding public transit tonight or tomorrow to take an extra moment to say ?Thank you� to our New York City Transit workers and I ask everyone to keep Edwin Thomas�s family and loved ones in your prayers.?
(Moshe Altusky - YWN / WCBSTV)
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