Ohio Man Fatally Shot Uber Driver After Scam Phone Calls Targeted Both of Them, Authorities Say

Published on April 17, 2024

SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio—An Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver who he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both has been indicted on a murder charge. William Brock, 81, also faces counts of kidnapping and felonious assault in the indictment handed up Monday by a Clark County grand jury. Court documents did not list an attorney for him and a telephone number for Mr. Brock could not be located. He has pleaded not guilty and could face a life sentence if convicted on the murder charge. The shooting occurred on March 25 at Mr. Brock’s home in South Charleston. Officers from the county sheriff’s office responded thereafter Mr. Brock called 911 and said he had shot someone who was trying to rob him....

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