Middle school student injured from glass after bus shot in east Charlotte: CMPD ...Middle East

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A middle school student was injured after their school bus was struck by gunfire in east Charlotte Monday afternoon, according to Principal Toni Perry of Albemarle Road Middle School.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said the incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Idlewild Road North near the Albemarle Road Recreation Center. When officers arrived, they discovered an Infiniti vehicle and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus had each been shot into.  

There were 30 students from Albemarle Road Middle School on board when the shooting occurred. The injured student was treated on scene with glass cuts.

Officers made an arrest from the incident, described by CMS officials as "a dispute outside the bus." However, the suspect’s name has not been released.

The shooting remains under investigation. 

Principal Perry sent the following statement to parents:

"It is natural to feel anxious or frightened by incidents like this. Our crisis counselors will be on campus tomorrow if students need support. Resources for speaking to your child about violence are linked below. The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our number one priority. Thank you for your continued support of Albemarle Road Middle School."

CMS officials said another bus arrived to take the remaining students home.

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