First, bricks being tossed at bikes, now pellet guns being fired at school buses. What’s around the corner for pedestrians? As reported by NBC 4, police said the shooting incident happened this morning right before 9 a.m. at First Street and Florida Avenue in Northwest. No injuries were reported for the four kids on board, who ranged in age from 6 to 9 years, though bus driver Richard Smith was noted as saying that the school-bus attendant’s wrist might have been hit by pieces of glass. Ouch.
Now, how dangerous is a pellet gun? Well, the Canada Safety Council has a few words in regards to them. Sure, little pellets, but they seem to have the potential to inflict great harm. I know I’ve had eggs thrown at me while walking down Kalorama in Adams Morgan, but that was two years ago. Watch out: as we all know, living in a city can be hazerdous to your health.
Image of the bus from NBC 4.
