DALLAS — An Uber driver was shot during a robbery in Dallas early Tuesday, police say.
The driver was picking up someone shortly before 2 a.m. in the 1600 block of W. Pentagon Parkway when unknown suspects approached the vehicle, pointed a gun at the driver, and demanded property, police say.
The driver tried to drive off, but an unknown suspect shot the driver, according to police
The man was able to get away and call police, officers on the scene told WFAA.
Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and the driver was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, police say.
Uber said in a statement that the rider was banned from their platform after they were made aware of the incident.
“This reported act of violence is terrifying and as soon as we were made aware, we banned the rider from the platform. We have been in touch with the driver and are wishing them a speedy recovery. We are standing by to assist law enforcement in their investigation," Uber said.
The suspect(s) are unknown and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.