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A shocking video captures the moment a Charlotte bus driver and a passenger shot one other during a heated argument about an unauthorised halt while the bus was still going. On May 18, Omarri Shariff Tobias, 22, was on a bus operated by the Charlotte Area Transit System when she stood up and begged the driver to let her off between set stops.

Driver David Fullard reportedly informed him it was not possible and that he would have to wait for the following authorised stop. According to the news release, Tobias drew a gun and pointed it directly at Fullard after about two minutes of argument.

Omarri Shariff Tobias Age

Omarri Shariff Tobias is 22 years old.

Omarri Shariff Tobias Incident Detail

However, Fullard also had a gun, and the two men "shot each other in rapid succession." According to CNN, CATS spokesperson Brandon Hunter did not specify who fired first. Both men punched each other, Fullard striking Tobias in the midsection and Tobias striking Fullard in the arm.

When Fullard finally stopped the bus to push the driver's barrier, it was shown on security film that the barrier had been shattered by gunshots. As Fullard fires another shot from the aisle, Tobias starts to scurry towards the back of the bus. Eventually, Tobias left the bus through a side door, but Fullard left through the front door and shot him once more.

According to reports, both guys are in stable condition and should make a full recovery from their wounds. According to CATS, none of the two other passengers on the bus at the time nor any other passengers were shot at or hurt. The bus drivers for the transit system have terminated Fullard, who has not yet been charged in connection with the event.

He lost his job because it is against corporate policy for employees to be in possession of weapons while on the job or on company property. A single infraction entitles employees to termination. Fullard, a 19-year-old employee of the Charlotte Area Transit System, allegedly violated protocol.

"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 reaching the next stop," the statement read. Tobias was accused with conveying threats, carrying a hidden weapon, and assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury.

According to Ken Harris, Fullard's lawyer, who spoke to CNN, his client was "a dedicated employee and treasured his job." Over the years, I have advocated for a sizable number of CATS drivers. Some of whom have experienced attack, shooting, or shooting while performing their jobs,' he stated in a statement.They see themselves as serving the public.

We have continuously urged CATS to enhance safety measures for drivers because of their commitment, dedication, and the dangers they encounter at work, Harris added. In the absence of posting $250,000 bond, Tobias is being detained. His subsequent court appearance is set for June 6. Police in the Charlotte area are still looking into the incident.