Dallas Man Wearing Jason-Style Hockey Mask Accused of Killing Bus Passenger With AK-47

DALLAS, TEXAS – A Texas man wearing a Jason-style hockey mask allegedly opened fire inside a Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus, killing another passenger after a heated argument, authorities said.

The Deadly Confrontation on a Dallas Bus

Police identified the suspect as Harrington Hurdle, 27, who now faces a murder charge in the October 5 killing of Norman Paul Brown III, 43.

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by FOX 4 News, surveillance footage captured Hurdle wearing a white hockey mask, a green jacket, tan shorts, and black socks while carrying a backpack and a Draco-style AK-47 pistol.

Hurdle first boarded one bus wearing the mask, then exited and boarded another where he sat next to Brown. Witnesses told investigators the two men exchanged words before Hurdle put his mask back on, pulled the weapon, and opened fire.

Nine Shots Fired, No Other Injuries

Police say Hurdle fired nine rounds, striking Brown multiple times at close range. Other passengers scrambled for safety, but no one else was hurt.

Officers later released surveillance images of the masked gunman. On Tuesday, police spotted Hurdle carrying a backpack and AK-47 consistent with the footage. He was taken into custody after a short chase and is now being held in the Dallas County Jail without bond.

Second DART Bus Killing in a Week

The fatal shooting marks the second homicide on a DART bus in one week. Just days earlier, bartender Daniel Gromley was shot and killed on a separate bus line. Police arrested Christopher Akins in that case.

Following the back-to-back incidents, DART issued a statement saying officers are maintaining a “visible presence across the system to ensure a safe transit environment for everyone.”

Hurdle’s motive remains unclear, and investigators are still determining whether he knew the victim before the shooting. For more updates on major crime stories across the region, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.