Crime & Safety

Warrant Issued In Shooting Death Of CATS Bus Driver: Report

A warrant was issued in the death of a CATS bus driver, a victim of a road rage incident according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

CMPD provided media this image showing a suspect in the shooting death of a CATS bus driver in Charlotte.
CMPD provided media this image showing a suspect in the shooting death of a CATS bus driver in Charlotte. (CMPD)

CHARLOTTE, NC — A warrant has been issued in the case involving the shooting death of a CATS bus driver, according to local news affiliate WSOC.

The suspect has been identified as Darian Dru Thavychith, 21, according to the warrant obtained by WSOC.

Police say CATS bus driver Ethan Rivera, 41, was involved in a road rage incident two weeks ago and died from his gunshot wound a day later.

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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Condron is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

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