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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Detroit bus driver charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing passenger who spat on him
The Brief A Detroit bus driver is charged with stabbing a passenger who allegedly spat on him. The stabbing was one of two violent incidents aboard DDOT buses in 24 hours. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A Detroit Department of Transportation bus driver is now facing charges after he allegedly stabbed a passenger last week. Troy A. Lincoln, 55, of West Bloomfield, was charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to cause great bodily harm, and felonious assault for the July 1 stabbing. The backstory According to Detroit Police Asst. Chief Charles Fitzgerald, a bus Lincoln and a passenger were allegedly arguing over the fare in the area of Seven Mile and Gratiot. After the passenger was turned away, they allegedly spat on the driver. Lincoln then pulled out a knife and stabbed the passenger in the abdomen and face, non-fatally wounding him. Dig deeper The stabbing was one of two assaults aboard DDOT buses in 24 hours. The morning after Lincoln allegedly stabbed a passenger, a man riding a bus on Eight Mile on the city's east side shot another passenger. These two violent incidents have prompted police to step up patrols on buses. Fitzgerald said the police department already has a unit that patrols buses, but even more officers will be boarding buses around the city in an effort to protect drivers and passengers, and curb violence. What's next Lincoln was given a $50,000/10% bond. He is due back in court July 11 for a probable cause conference. The Source Previous FOX 2 reporting and a Wayne County Prosecutor's Office press release was used to report this story.
CBS News
05-07-2025
- CBS News
DDOT bus driver accused of stabbing passenger after argument
Teen killed, Detroit police officer injured in shooting and more top stories Teen killed, Detroit police officer injured in shooting and more top stories Teen killed, Detroit police officer injured in shooting and more top stories A Detroit Department of Transportation bus driver is accused of stabbing a passenger after an argument between the two men. Troy A. Lincoln, 55, of West Bloomfield, is charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm and felonious assault. The alleged stabbing happened at around 6:30 p.m. on July 1 in the area of Gratiot Avenue and East Seven Mile Road. Wayne County prosecutors allege that Lincoln and a 25-year-old Warren man got into an argument that escalated with Lincoln pulling out a knife and stabbing the passenger several times. The passenger suffered lacerations to the left side of his abdomen and the right side of his face, according to authorities. He was treated at an area hospital. Lincoln was arrested a short time later following an investigation by Detroit police. Lincoln was arraigned Friday and given a $50,000 bond. He returns to court on July 11 for a probable cause hearing.
