Uber Driver Murdered On Detroit’s West Side
Detroit – February 4 2018 7:40PM: An Uber driver was shot and killed Sunday evening at around 7:40PM. Officer’s from the 2nd Precinct were dispatched to the 15000 block of Coyle on reports of a shooting.
Units found the victim dead on the scene.
Homicide: 2nd Precinct. Evidence techs are responding to Coyle & Chalfonte for a homicide. https://t.co/YkqAosULq4 pic.twitter.com/naNn4ysHhz
— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) February 5, 2018
Police say the victim, an Uber driver between the ages of 25-27 was shot while responding to a call for service on Coyle. Police say a witness called Uber to take her to a local eatery.
While sitting in the rear of the vehicle, another vehicle, described as a pickup truck, drove up to the car.
The Uber driver left the vehicle and started running.
The suspect also got out of his vehicle and ran after the victim, shooting him multiple times.
The suspect then fled the scene.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Detroit EMS.