On Thursday, a parent was arrested by Citrus County deputies after allegedly pulling a gun on a bus driver. The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, at a location in Citrus County.
The parent, whose name has not been released, reportedly became upset after a mix-up involving their child and the bus driver. Deputies said the parent pulled a gun and claimed it was their “lucky day.” The bus driver was not injured, and the parent was taken into custody without incident.
Citrus County Sheriff’s deputies responded quickly to the scene and arrested the parent. The parent faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident is under investigation.
Citrus County schools have not released a statement about the incident, but parents and students have expressed concern about safety on school buses. “We want to make sure our students and staff are safe,” said a spokesperson for the Citrus County School District. “We are working with law enforcement to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again.”
The Citrus County School District has implemented various safety measures, including metal detectors and security cameras on buses. However, some parents are calling for more action to be taken to prevent incidents like this in the future.
Originally reported by WFLA – Citrus County
Sources: WFLA – Citrus County
