Man, 67, Charged After Shooting At SF Muni Bus Passenger: DA

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A 67-year-old man is facing assault charges after shooting at a Muni bus passenger in San Francisco on Thursday, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors say John Slaviero, 67, was getting off a Muni bus at the Columbus Avenue and Union Street stop around 6:16 p.m. and pushed another rider.

The rider pushed Slaviero back, prompting them to "exchange words," according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.

As Slaviero got off the bus, he pulled a gun from his backpack, pointed it at the rider and fired twice before being tackled by a bystander, authorities allege.

"Two bullet holes were found above the seat the victim was attempting to occupy," prosecutors said. "At the time, the victim and numerous passengers were inside the bus, including children."

Officers responded to the scene where the bystander was still holding Slaviero down and took the 67-year-old into custody in connection with the shooting, authorities said.

On Monday, prosecutors charged Slaviero with assault with a firearm, assault with a deadly weapon committed against a public transit employee/passenger, discharge of a firearm at an occupied motor vehicle, possession of metal knuckles, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of a concealed firearm on his person.