Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“Police in Ohio have arrested a man accused of shooting dead an Uber driver he mistakenly believed was part of a scam. According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, driver Loletha Hall, 61, was shot multiple times by William Brock, 81, outside his South Charleston home last month. A scammer had contacted Mr Brock, threatened him and demanded money. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Ms Hall, according to officials, was also sent to Mr Brock’s house by a scammer and instructed to pick up a package. Police released dashcam footage of the 25 March incident showing Mr Brock brandishing a pistol and pointing it at Ms Hall to prevent her from leaving. During their investigation, officials discovered that an unknown man had called Mr Brock and told him he needed to pay $12,000 (£9,600) to get his nephew out of jail. Police say the caller threatened to kill his nephew if he did not pay.” (04/17/24)