Armed Man Terrorizes Lima Bus Driver: Video Captures Terrifying Encounter

Armed Man Threatens Bus Driver in Lima, Peru Chorrillos, Lima, Peru - In a disturbing incident caught on camera, a bus driver in Chorrillos, Lima, Peru, was threatened by an armed man who fired a shot into the air. The incident occurred on May 29, 2025, around 14:17:00 local time. The video, which has quickly gone viral on social media, shows the man approaching the bus driver, brandishing a weapon, and issuing threats. The driver, visibly shaken, managed to record the incident, capturing the man's face and partially obscured license plate. The man then fled the scene. "He fired the gun right next to my head," the bus driver recounted in a statement to La República. "I was terrified. I just wanted to get away." The police are currently investigating the incident and are using the video footage as evidence to identify and apprehend the suspect. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public transportation workers and the need for increased security measures. While the incident is alarming, the quick thinking of the bus driver in recording the incident is commendable and has aided in the investigation. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward.