Miami-Dade bus driver who fatally shot two passengers resigns
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- A Miami-Dade Transit bus driver who fatally shot two men during a confrontation last week has resigned, county officials confirmed.
- The driver, identified as 30-year-old Oshane Griffiths, according to Local10 News, allegedly opened fire on a county bus after an argument escalated at a stop near Northwest Seventh Avenue and 183rd Street.
- The victims have been identified by police as Lonnie Harley, 44, and Ejaash Carter, 46.
- According to Miami-Dade County officials, the process to terminate Griffiths began shortly after the incident.
- A spokesperson for the county's Department of Transportation and Public Works emphasized that transit employees are strictly prohibited from carrying firearms while on duty.
A Miami-Dade Transit bus driver who fatally shot two men during a confrontation last week has resigned, county officials confirmed.
The driver, identified as 30-year-old Oshane Griffiths, according to Local10 News, allegedly opened fire on a county bus after an argument escalated at a stop near Northwest Seventh Avenue and 183rd Street. The victims have been identified by police as Lonnie Harley, 44, and Ejaash Carter, 46.
According to Miami-Dade County officials, the process to terminate Griffiths began shortly after the incident. A spokesperson for the county's Department of Transportation and Public Works emphasized that transit employees are strictly prohibited from carrying firearms while on duty.
The shooting occurred Sunday morning after Griffiths reportedly refused to allow a man to board the bus with a Citi Bike he suspected was stolen. Authorities say the passenger reached into a bag, prompting Griffiths to fire his weapon. A second passenger, believed to be an innocent bystander, was also struck—possibly by a stray bullet, according to a witness.
The Miami-Dade bus driver was detained and questioned by Miami Gardens police but has not yet been formally charged. The case remains under investigation by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office in collaboration with local police.
The Miami-Dade Transportation Department reiterated its policy: “Transit employees are not allowed to be armed while working.”
