Man Killed on Bronx Bus After Phone Dispute, June 10

Jonathan Pettigrew, 41, was shot and killed on a Bx36 bus in the Bronx on June 8 after an argument with another passenger. Police say Pettigrew asked the gunman to stop yelling on his cellphone. The suspect, described as a young man in his teens, opened fire and fled on foot. No arrests have been made. This is the first homicide on an MTA bus in 2026.

How the Shooting Unfolded

The shooting occurred just before 3 p.m. on a Bx36 bus at the intersection of White Plains Road and East Tremont Avenue in the Van Nest section of the Bronx. Pettigrew was shot in the abdomen and taken to Jacobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say the argument started when Pettigrew told the gunman to stop yelling on his phone. The gunman, described as a teenager, fled southbound on White Plains Road. The bus was moving when the shooting occurred.

Police Search for Suspect

The NYPD has not released any images of the gunman or made any arrests as of June 9. Investigators said it remains unclear what led to the shooting escalating so quickly. Police are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. It is unclear if the bus camera recorded the shooting.

Witness Accounts and Public Reaction

Witness Destiny Flores said she saw police already at the scene when she went outside. She initially thought someone had been hit by the bus. One witness told reporters the shooting has made him reluctant to use public transit. He said he had not ridden a bus in 30 years and does not plan to return to one. The incident created a chaotic scene with heavy police presence on East Tremont Avenue.

First Bus Homicide of the Year

The MTA confirmed this is the first homicide on a bus in 2026. The shooting raises questions about safety on public transportation in New York City. The bus remained at the intersection for hours after the incident as the MTA and NYPD conducted their investigation.

Final Thoughts

A routine dispute over phone noise turned fatal on a Bronx bus on June 8, leaving one dead and the suspect still at large. The incident marks a troubling start to the year for MTA bus safety and underscores the risks passengers face on public transit.

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