A 19-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges after she allegedly blocked a school bus carrying 37 children, forced open its loading door, and waved a loaded handgun during an apparent road rage confrontation, reported FOX 59.

According to the news report, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded Sept. 16 to  reported vehicle collision. They found Jamiya Sutton’s Kia K4 parked sideways in front of the school bus, blocking the roadway, according to court documents.

Police determined the vehicles had not collided. Sutton allegedly told officers that she struck a construction sign after the school bus pulled out in front of her. Believing the bus driver was responsible, Sutton followed the bus, drove around it and deliberately parked at an angle to prevent it from leaving, court documents state.

According to the article, the bus driver told officers she did not notice Sutton’s Kia until it pulled in front of the bus. Sutton then allegedly exited her vehicle holding a black handgun, walked around the bus and yelled for the driver to come outside.

When the driver refused, Sutton allegedly forced open the bus door, boarded with the gun and waved it while yelling at the driver. She then returned to her vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Sutton reportedly acknowledged being armed but told officers she “did not do anything with” the gun. An officer later found a Glock 17 Gen 4 beneath the driver’s seat of Sutton’s vehicle. Police said its magazine contained 21 live rounds.

Sutton was arrested without further incident and charged with Level 3 felony criminal confinement with a deadly weapon, Level 5 felony criminal confinement with a vehicle, Level 6 felony pointing a firearm at another person, and misdemeanor unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle.

She was being held without bond pending an initial hearing scheduled for Thursday before Judge Ross Anderson.

Court records reportedly indicate Sutton had been arrested Sept. 11 in a separate alleged road rage incident. In that case, she is accused of displaying the same handgun during a confrontation with a driver she believed had cut her off in traffic.

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A school bus aide charged after a 12-year-old boy found his gun and fired it through a bus window was released under court-ordered conditions Wednesday, reported CBS News.

According to the news report, Steven Dixon Jr., 22, faces a felony count of carrying or possessing a firearm at a school, along with misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and reckless conduct.

The shooting reportedly occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday outside Minnie Miñoso Academy in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. Police said the student took the firearm from Dixon’s unattended bag and fired one round that struck a school bus window. Other students were on board, but no injuries were reported.

The school’s assistant principal said the 12-year-old has disabilities.

During Dixon’s initial court appearance, prosecutors reportedly sought to have him detained before trial, arguing that bringing a loaded gun onto a school bus and leaving it unattended around children was extremely reckless and dangerous. They said the shooting could have injured students or parents inside or outside the bus.

Prosecutors said Dixon possessed a valid firearm owner’s identification card but did not have a concealed carry license and had not completed required training. Dixon’s attorney argued that he did not handle or fire the weapon or threaten anyone with it. The defense also noted that Dixon voluntarily surrendered himself and the firearm to police.

The judge agreed that Dixon’s conduct was dangerous and directly led to the student finding and firing the gun. However, the judge noted that Dixon has no criminal or juvenile record and credited him for turning himself in and providing police with evidence.

According to the article, the judge determined that Dixon’s behavior posed a danger when the incident occurred but did not present an ongoing threat requiring detention.

Dixon was ordered released under supervision while the case proceeds. He must surrender his firearm owner’s identification card and any weapons he owns within 48 hours. He is also prohibited from possessing firearms and from having contact with children other than his own.

School officials said the firearm did not enter the school building. The Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools Office of Safety and Security were notified immediately after the shooting.

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A Valley High School student was critically injured in a shooting at a Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky bus stop, district officials confirmed.

Louisville Metro Police responded Tuesday at 7:58 a.m. to a teenage girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to University Hospital in critical condition.

JCPS confirmed in a statement to School Transportation News that the incident occurred at a school bus stop. The district did not release the student’s name or provide details about what happened immediately before the shooting.

“First and foremost, our thoughts remain with the student and her family, as well as everyone impacted by this troubling incident,” Barnard Baker, JCPS executive officer of communications and community relations, stated via email. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.”

Baker said the district has provided staff and resources to those who may have been affected and is working with law enforcement and school officials to support students and the school community.

Questions about the student’s activities immediately before the shooting, whether other students were present, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain part of the police investigation, Baker added. He explained that the district’s jurisdiction is limited to its schools, buses and campuses, but said JCPS recognizes that student safety extends beyond school property.

“Bus stops are part of our students’ journeys, and we recognize the importance of working with our community partners to address concerns that extend beyond our direct responsibilities,” Baker stated.

Valley High School Principal Jennie Currin first notified families Tuesday that LMPD and JCPS Police were investigating near the Beech Street bus stop. She asked families to avoid the area and said the school implemented heightened security measures out of an abundance of caution.

In a follow-up message Wednesday, Currin confirmed that the critically injured teenager is a Valley High School student. She said the school had resumed normal operations after heightening security Tuesday.

“This is a devastating example of how community violence impacts our students,” Currin stated. “It is completely unacceptable, and our hearts are with the student, their family and everyone who loves them.”

Members of the JCPS Crisis Response Team and JCPS Police Department were on campus Tuesday and returned Wednesday to support students and staff, added Currin. The JCPS Violence Prevention team and LMPD were also at the school Tuesday. Specialized counseling resources will remain available for as long as needed.

LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said at an on-scene news conference that investigators were following leads concerning a suspect and urged community members to share any information they may have.

“We want to make sure that we bring justice to the people who perpetrated this act and make sure that we get dangerous people off the streets,” Humphrey said. Authorities have not publicly said whether the shooting was targeted or disclosed any possible relationship between the student and the suspected shooter.

“As the investigation continues, we ask that the privacy of the student and family be respected,” Baker stated. “Additional information will be shared when it becomes available and when it can be responsibly released.”

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A South Carolina mother was granted a $25,000 bond after authorities said her 6-year-old child brought a loaded gun onto a school bus, reported WIS 10.

Destar Hall, 35, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. She was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and is expected to return to court in October.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said a school resource officer at J.P. Thomas Elementary School was called after the child was found with a loaded AR-style firearm during the morning route. Officials safely took the weapon from the child and called Hall to the school.

Investigators reportedly said the gun had not been properly secured at the family’s home, allowing the child to gain access to it. Hall’s husband, Tony Hall, offered a different account during last week’s bond hearing. He said the couple’s children found the gun in the woods near their home and showed it to their parents. He said he told his wife to dispose of it but did not know what she did with it.

The 6-year-old later obtained the firearm and carried it onto the bus, according to the report.

“I felt like I could police it myself, and that was the problem, and that’s the step we should have took.” Tony Hall said via the article, adding that he should have contacted law enforcement when the children found the gun. “We looked at it as a toy. It looked like a toy for real.”

He reportedly described the incident as a serious mistake and expressed relief that no one was hurt. “I’m just glad that things didn’t happen in a matter where things could have gotten out of hand, or somebody could have really gotten hurt,” he added.

Information presented at the hearing showed that the couple’s four children had reportedly been placed in emergency custody with the South Carolina Department of Social Services.

Richland One School District Board Chairman Robert Lominack and Superintendent Todd Walker also addressed the incident during a district work session, though details of their remarks were not included in the report.

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Police charged a 14-year-old New Jersey boy after he allegedly displayed a handgun to other students while riding home on a school bus. The investigation also led to charges against John Mutcherson, a man accused of failing to properly secure the firearm.

The Township of Hamilton Police Department said in a statement that officers received a report on July 29 that a student brandished a handgun while traveling home on a school bus. Officers and detectives immediately launched an investigation, identifying the suspect as a 14-year-old resident of Mays Landing.

The juvenile was arrested and lodged at Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center. He faces multiple charges, including second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, third-degree possession of a firearm on school property, third-degree terroristic threats, third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree aggravated assault, fourth-degree possession of a firearm by a minor and fourth-degree juvenile possession of handgun ammunition, according to police.

Authorities did not identify the school district involved or disclose how many students were on the bus at the time of the incident. Police also did not report any injuries.

According to the police department, investigators determined the handgun had not been properly secured inside the residence where it was kept.

As a result, investigators charged Mutcherson, 39, with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child by allowing access to a loaded firearm, fourth-degree tampering with evidence and a disorderly persons offense alleging minor access to a loaded firearm.

Mutcherson was released on a summons pending further court proceedings. Police did not specify the relationship between Mutcherson and the juvenile. Following the investigation, all firearms located inside the residence were turned over to police and secured, according to the department.

The incident highlights the importance of securely storing firearms to prevent unauthorized access by minors. New Jersey law provides criminal penalties in certain circumstances when children gain access to loaded firearms that have not been properly secured.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not announced whether additional charges are expected or whether any school disciplinary actions have been taken in connection with the incident. Because the suspect is a juvenile, police did not release his name.

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