1 dead after stabbing on Greyhound Bus along Parkway East; suspect in custody

A person is dead after being stabbed on a Greyhound Bus along Interstate 376.

Around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, one of the 37 passengers on the bus began harassing others, according to state police. A short time later, the suspect, later identified as Javon Garrett, 18, of Detroit, Michigan, pulled out a knife, stabbing the victim in the neck several times.

The driver pulled over in Wilkins Township and the suspect was taken into custody by state police.

The victim and Garrett, who injured his hand, were taken to area hospitals.

The victim, identified as Cozell McQueen, died a short time later.

Passengers told state police Garrett attacked the victim without any provocation while the two were seated next to each other, according to the complaint.

Greyhound provided the following statement to Channel 11 on the incident: “Greyhound is aware of an incident that occurred this morning in Pittsburgh and are fully cooperating with authorities to assist in any way possible. The safety and care of our customers and employees remains our top priority.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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