WhatsApp feud leads man to fire warning shot that hits Miami-Dade bus, injuring passenger, cops say

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
his, Florida
near Southwest 132nd Avenue and the Busway, across from Pine Grove Apartments on U.S. 1
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Incident type
Shooting, Transit

Summary

Bus Crash His Florida in his, Florida: A 24-year-old man fired two warning shots from his apartment balcony during a confrontation with someone he had been arguing with via WhatsApp. One bullet traveled across U.S. 1 and struck the passenger side of a Miami-Dade Transit bus traveling north near Southwest 132nd Avenue and the Busway, shattering a side window and causing minor glass injuries to a passenger's head and face. The injured passenger was treated at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The shooter was taken into custody and faces charges including discharging a firearm in a public place or residential property.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Elio Jesus Rodriguez Garcia Unknown Injured

Original reporting

WhatsApp feud leads man to fire warning shot that hits Miami-Dade bus, injuring passenger, cops say

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