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Florida bus driver hailed for "her quick actions" as gunman opens fire, killing two passengers
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A bus driver is being called a hero for barreling into the parking lot of the Fort Lauderdale police headquarters after a gunman opened fire on the bus, killing two passengers. The shooting broke out just after 2:30 p.m. Thursday as the Broward County Transit bus was traveling down a busy road near downtown Fort Lauderdale, police said.
When the driver heard gunshots, police said she forced her way into a turn lane and then pulled up to police headquarters. Officers rushed out after hearing the commotion and the suspected shooter stepped off the bus and surrendered, police said.
"The bus driver in this particular case, her quick actions I am sure saved lives," Acting Police Chief Luis Alvarez said during a news conference Thursday. "So kudos to her. She deserves to be applauded for her actions."
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