Uber Is Helping Investigators Look Into Account That Sent Driver to Ohio Home Where She Was Killed

Uber is helping investigators look into an account that sent a driver to the Ohio home where an 81-year-old man allegedly shot the woman to death because he erroneously believed she was part of a scam that targeted him, the ride-hailing company said Wednesday.

The March 25 shooting death of Loletha Hall is “a horrific tragedy,“ and that account has since been banned, an Uber spokesperson wrote in an emailed statement. ”Our hearts continue to be with Loletha’s loved ones as they grieve.”

William J. Brock was indicted Monday on charges of murder, felonious assault, and kidnapping for Hall’s death. Messages seeking comment were left Wednesday for him and for his lawyer, Paul Kavanagh of Springfield, Ohio.

The grand jury also said that a gun seized from Mr. Brock’s home, a .22-caliber revolver, is subject to forfeiture. Mr. Brock has pleaded not guilty.

Police said Mr. Brock called 911 before noon to say he had shot someone at his South Charleston home, claiming Hall had tried to rob him. Investigators later said the driver was unaware of the scam call that Mr. Brock had received with threats and demands for money, citing an incarcerated relative.

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