Police Release Names Those Killed In Broward Transit Bus Shooting, Jamal Meyers Charged
FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) - Police have released the name of the man who they said went on a shooting spree inside a Broward transit bus on Thursday, killing two people and injuring two others.
Jamal Meyers, 34, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, and one count of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending.
Court records show Meyers has an extensive arrest record.
The shooting took place in the 1300 block of W Broward Boulevard. Witness said Meyers fired 12 shots and then reloaded at fire nine more times, according to the arrest form.
Acting Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Luis Alvarez said the bus was going westbound when the driver heard several gunshots. She kept going and drove right into the parking of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
"Her quick actions I am sure saved lives," says Alvarez.
The bus driver barreled across busy Broward Boulevard after hearing the gunshots, causing a separate crash where three people involved were treated by fire rescue.
Alvarez said the suspect, Meyers, was on the bus and surrendered. The gun was recovered.
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One person died on the scene. Three others were transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where one of them died.
Police have identified those who died as 32-year-old Gregory Campbell of Lauderdale Lakes and 41-year-old Danny Colon of Tamarac.
One of the injured was listed in critical condition, the other in serious condition.
"I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths and injuries caused by this senseless shooting on a Broward County Transit bus," said Mayor Michael Udine said in a statement. "On behalf of Broward County, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. This type of violence has no place in our society. We intend to support law enforcement's efforts with their investigation."
What led to the shooting is still under investigation.
