Who are Omarri Shariff Tobias and David Fullard?
A bus driver and a passenger opened fire on each other on a moving Charlotte transit bus, injuring both, transit authorities said. The incident began when a passenger, identified as Omarri Shariff Tobias, asked the driver, David Fullard, to drop him off between designated bus stops. Fullard informed Tobias that he would have to wait until the next approved stop.
After a two-minute exchange, Tobias drew a gun and pointed it at Fullard. In response, Fullard also drew a firearm. Both men fired their weapons “in rapid succession,” though it’s unclear who fired first.
Fullard was hit in the arm and Tobias in the abdomen. Video footage shows Fullard stopping the bus and firing again as Tobias crawled to the back. Both individuals eventually exited the bus through separate doors, and Fullard fired his gun again.
Both Fullard and Tobias are in stable condition and are expected to recover. Tobias faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon, while it is not known if Fullard will be charged.
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Fullard was terminated by his employer, RATP Dev, due to a violation of the company’s workplace policy that prohibits possession of firearms or weapons while on duty. The incident has raised questions about safety and security measures for bus drivers.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the case, with the goal of determining the sequence of events. Advocates have called for enhanced security measures to prioritize the safety of bus drivers, given the risks they face on the job.
As investigations continue, it is crucial that transit systems review and strengthen protocols to ensure the well-being and safety of both drivers and passengers.
That driver is now off work.
“We don’t want anyone to have weapons in our vehicles,” said Brent Cagle, interim executive director of the Charlotte Area Transit System. The transit system said Fullard did not adequately de-escalate the situation and was not allowed to bring a weapon to work.
The driver’s attorney, Ken Harris, said his client feared for his safety. “I hear it from a lot of my clients. What they want to do is do their job, but they also want to get home,” Harris said.
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