A Lyft driver in his late twenties was fatally shot in Houston during a carjacking. According to Click2Houston, the driver was found with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the hospital. Police believe two suspects were involved in the incident.
Houston police found the stolen black Hyundai Sonata abandoned in a ditch a few blocks away. Detective Alexander Vinogradov said, "This is not the first incident of an Uber or Lyft driver being carjacked in this area," noting that similar incidents have occurred in recent weeks. Police are asking for public assistance, as reported by KHOU.
Houston police are investigating the fatal carjacking of a rideshare driver who was using his mother’s car to earn money for his education, as stated by Click2Houston. Investigators believe the suspects may have targeted the driver through a rideshare request. Authorities are asking residents with surveillance footage to share it and advising rideshare drivers to remain cautious during pickups and drop-offs in areas known for carjackings. The investigation is ongoing.
