FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth rideshare driver was shot by his passenger, according to police.
Police said the shooting happened at 8102 Cassie Lane on Tuesday. When officers arrived, they found a man with three gunshot wounds who said he was a Lyft driver, police said. The driver said his passenger, who he dropped off at that location, was the one who shot him, per Fort Worth police.
The Fort Worth Police Department said the victim and the suspect wanted to conduct a ride off the books. Sometime during this process, FWPD said an argument ensued and the victim was shot.
According to FWPD, the man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the suspect is not in custody.
A Lyft spokesperson confirmed that the incident did not happen on their platform and released the following statement:
“The behavior being alleged has no place in our society, and our thoughts are with the victim. While this incident did not occur on the Lyft platform, we stand ready to assist law enforcement with any investigation.”
Lyft also emphasized that off-platform rides are strictly prohibited.
