Crime & Safety

2 More Men Charged In Chester Co. School Bus Shooting: DA

The pair were among four who opened fire on a bus full of schoolchildren in Chester County last month, authorities said.

Two more men have been arrested in the shooting at a Chester County school bus in October, authorities announced.
Two more men have been arrested in the shooting at a Chester County school bus in October, authorities announced. (Patch Graphics)

WEST CHESTER, PA — Two more men who authorities said fired gunshots at a school bus loaded with children in Chester County this fall have been arrested, police said.

Gabriel Johnson, 17, and Jose Medina, 20, both of Coatesville, have been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and related counts.

See earlier coverage: 3 Individuals Wanted In Chester Co. School Bus Shooting: Police

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Johnson will be charged as an adult.

The motive for the shooting remains unknown, though authorities have categorized it as a "targeted" incident.

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The duo join Jaki White-Marshall, 18 behind bars, who was arrested shortly after the shooting.

The incident occurred back on Oct. 10 at around 2:29 p.m. in Coatesville, near the intersection nof Hope Avenue and Charles Street.

Johnson fired six shots at the bus, investigators determined. Medina and White-Marshall were by his side, along with a fourth man who is still being sought.

No one was injured in the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information on this case, contact Chester County Detectives at 610-344-6866 or the Coatesville City Police Department at 610-384-2300.

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