An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder in the death of an Uber driver he thought was trying to rob him after a scam caller deceived them both, authorities say.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call on March 25 from 81-year-old William Brock, who said he had “shot someone attempting to rob him,” according to reporting by The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network.
Brock, who was arrested on April 10 and has since been charged with murder, shot and killed 61-year-old Loletha Hall, an Uber driver instructed to retrieve a package from Brock’s home in South Charleston, just outside of Dayton, through the Uber app.
Investigators say that both Brock and Hall were targets of a scam caller, but it was not immediately clear if the calls were placed by the same person.
“This is a horrific tragedy, and our hearts continue to be with Loletha’s loved ones as they grieve. We have been in contact with law enforcement and remain committed to supporting their investigation,” an Uber spokesperson told USA TODAY on Monday.
