December 31, 2023 | By News Staff – WSOC-TV
CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) driver who was hit by a stray bullet on his route more than a week ago is back home and expected to be okay.
On Sunday, CATS operators and members gathered to give thanks and pray for his speedy recovery.
Channel 9 brought you the story on Friday, December 22, when the driver was hit in the neck by a stray bullet in a northwest Charlotte neighborhood.
In response to that shooting, both CATS drivers and city officials met to discuss possible safety improvements at a prayer meeting at the Throne of Grace Church off Albemarle Road.
Councilwoman Lawana Mayfield shared her ideas for more streamlined communication between drivers and management when any situation happens.
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