An Indianapolis man stands accused of fatally capturing a Lyft driver and stealing his automobile to drive to a household gathering within the northern components of Indiana.
Devin Powell, 24, has been arrested and charged within the killing, Indianapolis Metro Police mentioned on 1 July.
The Lyft driver has been recognized as Anthony Garland, 34, Fox59 reported. He was discovered with a head wound, in addition to different accidents, and pronounced lifeless on the scene.
The 24-year-old advised investigators that he shot Mr Garland after he requested the experience by way of the Lyft app as a result of the motive force tried to “screw him over and take his money”.
Mr Powell repeatedly mentioned the capturing was in self-defence, alleging that Mr Garland rotated and tried to take cash from him, in keeping with Fox59.
A police report states that Mr Powell mentioned he dumped Mr Garland’s physique on the facet of the street.
Mr Powell then stole the automobile, a white 2013 GMC Acadia, in keeping with courtroom paperwork. He advised police that he purchased recent seat covers, cleaned up the shell casings, modified his garments, and proceeded to drive to the household gathering.
At first, he mentioned that he noticed the automobile door open with the engine operating whereas he was strolling. It was at that second that he determined to make use of the automobile to drive away. He initially claimed that it was solely later that he discovered the lifeless man close to the automobile earlier than he admitted to having dedicated the capturing, in keeping with Fox59.
Detectives have been conscious that Mr Powell had requested the experience from Mr Garland.
Police mentioned that Mr Garland was discovered on the facet of the street on Thursday morning and was recognized utilizing an ongoing lacking particular person investigation. His spouse had reported him lacking the earlier evening.
The authorities mentioned that the automobile was present in Merrillville, Indiana with Mr Powell.
Police added that Lyft aided them of their investigation and that Mr Powell has been charged with homicide and theft.
A Lyft spokesperson advised The Independent that “we are heartbroken by this horrific tragedy, and our thoughts are with Mr Garland’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time”.
“We will continue to assist law enforcement with their investigation in any way we can, and will continue our efforts to combat this senseless violence and help keep drivers safe,” the spokesperson added.
Source: www.impartial.co.uk