A North Carolina Uber driver was shot multiple times before driving away and calling 911, at which point a juvenile passenger in the car took his wallet and fled.
A preliminary investigation found the Uber driver was giving a ride to a juvenile passenger, who was in the back seat. Antwain Turner then allegedly approached the driver, 38, who police believe shot the driver twice before he was able to drive away from the scene and call 911.
As the driver suffered from his wounds and called for help, the juvenile passenger in the back seat took the driver’s wallet and left, police told the Queens City News.HOUSTON ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT SHOT DEAD BY ARMED CUSTOMER, POLICE LOOKING TO QUESTION SHOOTER Uber said they are committed to the safety of drivers and have since removed the rider from the platform.
Drivers have access to several features within the application to keep them safe, such as an emergency button they can tap to dial 911, ride checks from the platform to ensure the driver and passenger are OK, and a feature that allows the driver to share their route in real time with family or loved ones.
"What this driver went through is horrifying," Uber said."We have been in touch with him to offer our support and our thoughts are with him as he recovers. We stand ready to support law enforcement with their investigation."Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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