VTA bus driver attacked by suspect with a knife, deputies say

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said a man is in custody after he allegedly attacked a VTA bus driver with a knife on Wednesday morning.

Investigators said it happened near Blossom Hill Road and Hillview Avenue in San Jose around 7 a.m.

They identified the suspect as 23-year-old Darrian Lewis of San Jose.

According to deputies, Lewis was repeatedly pulling the "stop request" cord on the bus, prompting the bus driver to confront him.

Investigators said Lewis became aggressive and attacked the driver with a knife, slashing at him several times before running away.

Deputies said the driver suffered three slash wounds but is expected to be okay.

Sheriff's Office staff were able to locate the suspect nearby and took him into custody.

Lewis is facing multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and probation violation among others.