Authorities say both he and the driver were victims of online fraud.

An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder after he shot an Uber driver he thought was trying to rob him. On March 25, the victim, Loletha Hall, was found with multiple gunshot wounds near the home of 81-year-old William Brock in South Charleston.

according to British Broadcasting CorporationThe incident occurred when Ms Hall was sent to the elderly home via the Uber app to collect a parcel. When she arrived, Mr. Bullock threatened her with a gun and asked who she worked for. He took her phone, stopped her from getting into her car and drove away.

“As she tried to escape he shot her once and further exchanges ensued between them. Mr Bullock suffered a head injury and he shot Ms Hall a second time. They engaged in more conversation, and then he shot her a third time. It wasn’t until he shot her a third time that he contacted authorities to report the incident, said Lt. Christopher Schultz of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

The latest: William Brock, an 81-year-old Ohio man, has been charged with murder after he shot and killed an Uber driver he believed was trying to defraud him.

Loletha Hall, 61, died after Bullock believed she was a phone scammer.

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Bullock then called 911, saying he had shot someone in the home and claiming Hall was trying to rob him. She was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries. She is survived by her son Mario, 33.

According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, both the elderly man and the driver appeared to be victims of scam calls. Authorities said Mr. Brock received a scam call from a person impersonating a police officer, who eventually began making threats and demanding money. According to officials, Ms. Hall was also sent to Mr. Bullock’s home by the scammers and directed to pick up a package. Authorities said she was unaware of the call to Mr. Bullock.

”gentlemen. Brock received a scam call from someone claiming to be from our courthouse, telling him that a family member was incarcerated and that he had a large bond. Schultz added that the call went from “I’m an officer of the court” to “We’re holding this hostage and this is a ransom demand.”

Uber said Wednesday it was in contact with law enforcement and pledged to support the investigation.

An Uber spokesperson said: “This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts continue to be with Lolesha’s loved ones. We have been in contact with law enforcement and remain committed to supporting their investigation.” USA Today on Monday.