Chicago Rideshare Driver Shot, Car Stolen in Austin Neighborhood

Chicago Rideshare Driver Shot, Car Stolen in Austin Neighborhood NBC CHICAGO CHICAGO (NBC) – A rideshare driver was shot and his car stolen during an armed carjacking in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on Sunday night. According to police, the 36-year-old victim was working as a rideshare driver when he picked up a fare in the 4800 block of West Wilcox Street at approximately 8:40 p.m. As the driver began to drive the fare to their destination, the passenger allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded that the driver turn over his money and belongings. The driver complied, but the passenger then allegedly demanded the driver’s car keys. When the driver refused, the passenger allegedly fired multiple shots, striking the driver in the leg. The driver was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. After the shooting, the passenger allegedly stole the driver’s car and fled the scene. The stolen vehicle is a black 2008 Toyota Camry with Illinois license plate number V442555. Police are investigating the incident and are searching for the suspect, who is described as a male wearing a black mask and a black hoodie. This incident is the latest in a series of violent crimes against rideshare drivers in Chicago in recent months. In December, a rideshare driver was carjacked and fatally shot in the South Side neighborhood of Englewood. The Chicago Police Department has urged rideshare drivers to take precautions to stay safe, such as avoiding picking up fares in high-crime areas late at night, sharing their location with family or friends, and being aware of their surroundings.Taxi Driver Shot During Carjacking in Chicago’s Austin NeighborhoodTaxi Driver Shot During Carjacking in Chicago’s Austin Neighborhood On Saturday evening, a 49-year-old taxi driver was driving in the 200 block of North Latrobe in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood when a man entered the vehicle’s backseat and pointed a gun at him. According to Chicago police, the assailant demanded that the driver exit the vehicle. As the driver complied, the gunman fired several shots, striking the victim in the leg. The suspect took the victim’s gray sedan and fled the scene. The driver was transported to a local hospital in good condition. As of now, no suspects have been apprehended, and the Chicago Police Department is actively investigating this case.A rideshare driver in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood was shot and carjacked early Saturday morning, NBC Chicago reports. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of North Central Avenue. The 37-year-old male victim was driving for Uber when he was shot in the leg by an unknown assailant. The victim was transported to a local hospital in good condition. His car, a silver Toyota Camry, was stolen by the offender. No arrests have been made in the case. Police are investigating.