A quiet storm is the only way that I can describe what took place on this 98° scorcher…
The heat caused temperatures and tempers to rise resulting in this unknown man causing the MTA to cease operation and to the disappointment of many passengers no longer go their way. However, the N.Y.P.D. managed to cool a very heated situation.
On this hot afternoon, these officers subdued this angry man who refused to leave the bus because he wanted to enjoy the air conditioning. A witness to the mayhem recounted the events of the man attacking the bus driver and passengers along with hurling spit and racial slurs causing the cops to use force which some considered excessive. A familiar cry of “I can't breathe” was expressed, which forced the cops to release the man for fear the heat and mask they were trying to put on him could cause this man to give the neighborhood spectators cause for concern.
In the end the job was done, and the man was arrested without harm or further incident.