41-year-old Jonathan Pettigrew, a devoted dad from the Bronx who had recently gained full custody of his young daughter and was working hard to provide for his seven children, was fatally shot on a BX36 bus on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Police say Pettigrew politely asked another passenger, reportedly a teenager to stop talking so loudly on his phone. The argument escalated, and the suspect pulled out a gun and shot him in the abdomen. Pettigrew was rushed to Jacobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made. The suspect is described as a young male, possibly in his teens.
This is yet another heartbreaking example of how quickly a simple request for respect on public transit can turn deadly. Jonathan was trying to get home after work just doing what any father would do.
Rest in peace, Jonathan Pettigrew. You didn’t deserve this. 🕊️