Spokane Bus Shooting Turns Out to Be Accident | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A Spokane Transit Authority bus became the unexpected scene of a shooting near Franklin Park, but thankfully, it was an accident — not an act of violence. A young passenger suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm, while four teens who got off the bus were quickly located and helped by police before paramedics arrived. The bus driver, praised for keeping others safe, was taken out of service for the day. Footage from the bus supports the accidental discharge theory, and investigators are now collecting evidence as they dig deeper into what happened. Listen in comfort:Get a…