Grrrr. How’d this happen?
This really sucks for a story like this to go out and make people afraid of riding the bus because they are afraid they might get shot . . . and then to find out it wasn’t a shooting after all.
Unfortunately an incident report went out to the media last week saying that a bus window was “shot out” in the 1600 block of Northport Dr. The window was not shot out and there has been no confirmation that the small nicks in the windows of the bus were caused by any sort of firearm. While it is possible that a pellet or BB type gun may have caused the damage, it is equally possible that this was from stones thrown at the passing bus.
Obviously we are concerned that this incident occured whether it was caused by stones or BB’s. The investigation continues and our north district officers are aware and alert to the problem. My biggest concern is that the level of fear brought on by inaccurate reports and by rumor is way out of proportion to what we have learned so far.
Anyone with information about this incident are encouraged to call our regular dispatch at 266-4275 or call CrimeStoppers at 266-6014.
PO David Dexheimer
Vera Ct Neighborhood Intervention Officer
Here’s the original article I saw.
The incident report is still on the city’s website:
Incident Type Gun Call
Incident Date 03/23/2012 – 9:17 PM
Address 1600 blk of Northport Drive
Details Madison Police responded to report of a city bus traveling near the 1600 block of Northport Drive which had a window damaged by shots fired in this area. A city bus had a passenger side window shot out by an unknown weapon. Multiple people were contacted in the area immediately after the incident however no suspect or weapon was located. One person was cited for obstructing during the investigation.No injuries reported to individuals on the bus.
