UberEats driver suspected of killing customer
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An UberEats driver has been accused of shooting and killing a customer in Atlanta.Police are looking for the driver who allegedly shot a 30-year-old man after delivering his food.
The victim has been identified as Ryan Thornton. According to sources, Thornton exchanged words with the driver after his meal was delivered to his Buckhead apartment Saturday night around 11:00 pm. Thornton was shot “several times.” He was taken to the hospital where he died.
An Uber spokesperson said, “We are shocked and saddened by this news.” It’s against Uber policy for drivers to carry weapons of any kind.
Have you used UberEats? Does this make you weary of using 3rd party delivery services of any kind?
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