Bus Driver Fired For Shooting Armed Attacker

Published on June 2, 2023
Duration: 5:20

This video details an incident where a Charlotte transit driver, David Fullard, was fired after defending himself with a firearm against an armed attacker, Omari Tobias. The narrative highlights the conflict between company policy prohibiting weapons on buses and the driver's right to self-defense. It questions the feasibility of de-escalation tactics when faced with immediate lethal threat and criticizes the company's stance on employee safety versus policy adherence.

Quick Summary

A Charlotte transit driver was fired for violating company policy by carrying a firearm on duty, even though he used it to defend himself against an armed passenger. The incident raises questions about employer policies versus an individual's right to self-defense when facing lethal threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Employee Attacked, Defends, Gets Fired
  2. 00:16Welcome and Sponsor Mentions
  3. 01:17Incident Overview: David Fullard, Charlotte, NC
  4. 01:28The Attack Begins: Passenger Omari Tobias
  5. 01:44Driver Returns Fire While Driving
  6. 02:18Injuries Sustained by Both Parties
  7. 02:48Incident Duration and Aftermath
  8. 02:52CATS Policy: No Weapons on Vehicles
  9. 03:07CATS: Driver Did Not De-escalate
  10. 03:14Uncertainty on Who Fired First
  11. 03:18De-escalation vs. Armed Threat
  12. 03:30CATS Alternative: Stop the Bus
  13. 03:43Policy Violation by Attacker Too
  14. 03:54Police Response and Arrests
  15. 04:05Criminal Acquiring a Firearm
  16. 04:17Related Incident: LA Bus Driver Stabbing
  17. 04:31Driver Carried Due to Fear for Safety
  18. 04:46Charlotte Police Investigation Status
  19. 04:50Outro and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the bus driver fired?

The bus driver, David Fullard, was fired by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) for violating their policy that prohibits weapons on company vehicles. This occurred after he defended himself with a firearm against an armed passenger.

What was the policy violation by the passenger?

The passenger, Omari Tobias, violated multiple laws and policies by carrying a concealed firearm, threatening the driver, and initiating an armed assault. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, communicating threats, and carrying a concealed firearm.

Did the bus driver have a right to self-defense?

While the driver defended himself, his employer, CATS, fired him for violating their 'no weapons' policy. The driver's lawyer stated he carried the firearm due to fear for his safety, raising questions about employer responsibility versus individual self-defense rights.

What did CATS say about de-escalation?

CATS stated that David Fullard did not properly de-escalate the situation and suggested he should have simply stopped the bus and let the passenger off. The video questions the feasibility of de-escalation when faced with an immediate armed threat.

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