Police: Man who shot MetroBus driver also shot at another bus in St. Louis

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ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man has been charged for shooting a MetroBus driver in St. Louis, causing it to crash, and shooting at another bus.

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Police say Isaiah L. Houston, 30, shot driver Jonathan Cobb around 7:10 p.m. on Friday night near Glen Echo Country Club, in the 3400 block of Lucas and Hunt Road. Cobb was hospitalized and remains in critical condition.

The bus crashed after Houston allegedly shot Cobb, while several passengers were on board. No passengers were shot, but Houston is facing a total of 12 counts of fourth-degree assault from injuries caused by the shooting.

Houston faces a total of 17 counts, including unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and assault.

Here is the complaint and probable cause statement from police:

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