School bus aide charged after special needs student found gun and fired out bus window in Bridgeport
- Posted on September 15, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
A school bus aide faces serious legal charges following a dangerous incident in Bridgeport where a 12-year-old student with special needs discovered an unsecured firearm on the vehicle and discharged it through a window. The incident raises critical concerns about weapon safety protocols on school transportation and proper supervision standards for vulnerable students. Authorities have documented violations including improper firearm storage and carrying a concealed weapon near a school zone, triggering a comprehensive investigation into security lapses.
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School bus aide charged after special needs student found gun and fired out bus window in Bridgeport
Authorities have charged a school bus aide with reckless conduct and carrying a gun in a public place near a school after a 12-year-old boy found the weapon and fired it.
