Ohio Police Arrest Teen for Akron Uber Driver Shooting

Jaiden Palmer, 18, was arrested in Akron for allegedly shooting an Uber driver six times during a July 17 ride. The 39-year-old driver was grabbed from behind by Palmer, who brandished a firearm, demanded her belongings, and then shot her in the abdomen and arm, resulting in her hospitalization in stable condition. The incident occurred in the Goodyear Heights neighborhood, and after the shooting, Palmer and another unidentified passenger fled on foot. Police charged Palmer with felonious assault and aggravated robbery, and he is currently held at Summit County Jail. Authorities continue to seek the second suspect involved in the incident, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, leaving the community concerned. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and Akron Police are prioritizing the case and urging anyone with information to come forward.