BREAKING: 7 dead, 6 injured as driver plows into bus stop near migrant center in Brownsville, Texas

A driver slammed into a bus stop filled with pedestrians on Sunday morning in Brownsville, Texas, leaving at least seven dead and six injured according to police.

The driver is in the hospital but in custody according to the sheriff.

The AP is reporting that police are not commenting on motive, but The Independent and some other outlets are reporting it was an intentional attack.

From the Independent:

Seven people were killed when they were deliberately run over in front of a Texas migrant shelter by a motorist, say police.

The shocking incident took place on Sunday morning near Brownsville’s Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and homeless in the Texas city.

Police spokesperson Lt Martin Sandoval told KVEO-TV that seven victims died at the scene and another four to six victims were taken to hospitals in the area.

The driver, who has not yet been named, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, but Lt Sandoval told the news station that more charges will likely be filed.

Video from the scene.

CONTENT WARNING

https://twitter.com/Alertas_RD/status/1655262775327981568

UPDATE: Video of the incident is online, available here at Rumble. It is graphic and disturbing.

This is a developing story and may be updated.
 


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