A New Jersey Transit bus driver was arrested after he opened fire on a group of teens who were attacking him.
The shooting took place around 10 p.m. Saturday in Jersey City when 48-year-old Charles Fieros was caught on video firing several shots towards the group near Monticello and Jewett Avenues. Authorities said prior to the shooting, Fieros was assaulted by the group outside of his bus but the cause of the assault is currently unknown. In the video clip, Fieros is seen getting up from the ground after the teens finish kicking him while a person yells “Ya’ll stop” then “oh sh*.” Moments later, the bus driver pulls a gun from his pocket and opens fire.
Investigators said a 15-year-old boy was hit by gunfire and transported to a local hopsital via taxi. He sustained three gunshot wounds to his stomach but was listed in stable condition. Fieros was arrested on multiple charges for the shooting and it was revealed that the gun he used was stolen.
He faces multiple charges including unlawful possession of a handgun, aggravated assault, attempted murder, and recieving stolen property. After news of the shooting made its way through local media, the video went viral on Twitter.