Man threatens bus driver with firearm near state hospital, Tewksbury MA
WeaponsA man on an LRTA bus at the state hospital stop near the Saunders building threatened the bus driver and passengers with a firearm. No weapon was seen, but he was disruptive and made verbal threats about a gun. He got off the bus and then ran back toward it, but the doors remained closed for safety.
Audio|Source: Tewksbury Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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We start over to the state hospital in front of the Saunders building, speak with the LRTA bus driver.
00:07
Trying to get the information through them is coming through their dispatch.
00:11
Apparently there was a male party being disruptive on the bus and threatened them with a firearm. It does not sound like they ever saw a firearm, but he got off from the bus at the state hospital stop.
00:27
They're getting that now. Stand by the description.
00:31
They're getting that now. Stand by.
00:38
Blue shirt, red hat, still working on.
00:45
We're on the line with them as well. They're going to step outside until we get there.
00:50
I don't copy, thank you.
00:57
The S3 is starting that way from the stage.
01:03
The car is the bus is going to be on Southgate Road in front of the Saunders building.
01:09
Their drivers are reporting that mail party is running back towards the bus again. They have the doors closed.
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Location mentioned:
On Property Southgate Rd, 365 East St, Tewksbury, MA 01876
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