New Jersey School Bus Rock Attack Leaves 8-Year-Old Girl With Fractured Skull as Police Launch Search for Suspect
NEW JERSEY — An 8-year-old girl suffered a fractured skull after a rock was thrown into a moving school bus in New Jersey, according to information released by police and reported by ABC7 New York. Authorities say the rock was about the size of a baseball and shattered a window on the bus, striking the child and causing serious head injuries.
What Police Say Happened
New Jersey State Police say the incident occurred while a school bus was traveling back from a field trip. The bus was returning to Yeshivat Noam after visiting the Liberty Science Center when the rock was thrown through one of the bus windows. The impact caused the glass to break and left the third-grade student with a fractured skull, police confirmed.
Bus Location at the Time of the Incident
According to authorities, the bus was traveling near the Teaneck Road exit when the rock was thrown. Investigators believe the object was deliberately launched at the bus, though details about where the suspect was standing or how the rock was thrown have not been released.
Search Underway for the Person Responsible
Police say they are actively searching for the individual who threw the rock and are asking for help from the public. As of the latest update, no suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been announced. Law enforcement officials are reviewing available evidence and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Concerns Raised Over School Bus Safety
The incident has raised renewed concerns about student safety during school transportation, especially when buses are traveling on highways or near exits. Police emphasized that throwing objects at vehicles can cause life-threatening injuries and urged the public to report suspicious behavior immediately.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement. NapervilleLocal.com will continue monitoring this case and sharing verified public-safety updates from across the United States.
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