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The bus was traveling southbound from Albany to New York City, with approximately 30 passengers on board when a physical altercation began between two male passengers at about 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, according to New York State Police.
The bus pulled over onto the shoulder of I-87 at mile marker 60.1 in the town of Newburgh where troopers responded and were assisted by the Town of Newburgh Police.
Both males sustained injuries as a result of the fight, including the suspect who was apprehended at the scene, police said.
The victim was treated on the scene for non-life-threatening injuries, said police.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, state police announced the suspect, now identified as Maleek U. Phillips, age 37, of Albany, has been charged with:
Second-degree attempted murder,
- First-degree assault,
- Second-degree assault,
- First-degree criminal possession of a weapon,
- Endangering the welfare of a child.
He was remanded to Orange County Jail and indicted on Friday, Sept. 2 by a grand jury on the above charges.
All lanes remained open during the incident.
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