Two VIA Transit Police reported to calls of a disturbance on the bus involving a man with a gun. Less than 10 minutes later, the officers shot and killed Terry Wayne Bishop. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
Agency: VIA Transit Police Department
Motive: disturbance on public transit
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Terry Wayne Bishop
Death Date: April 20, 2021
County: Bexar
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined