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New Hanover police seek help after man points gun at school bus

Authorities investigate a road rage incident involving a firearm aimed at a school bus in New Hanover Township.

Oct 18, 2026, 1:59 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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The New Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a road rage incident where a man allegedly pointed a firearm at a school bus.

The incident took place around 2:40 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, near North Charlotte Street and Dotterer Road, according to the police department's Facebook announcement.

Students on the bus reportedly waved at a male driver who responded with an obscene gesture and then pointed a firearm at the bus before driving away.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s or 40s with dark hair styled in a bowl cut and facial hair, driving a green Chevrolet sedan with chipped paint.

Officers searched the area but did not locate the vehicle. The police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact them at 610-327-1150 or police@newhanoverpa.gov.

Sources
  1. timesherald.com: New Hanover seeks public help in road rage incident
  2. pottsmerc.com: New Hanover seeks public help in road rage incident
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