Rideshare Drivers Targeted in Recent Carjackings Across Chicago, St. Louis, Albany

A rideshare driver in Chicago was carjacked at gunpoint early Sunday morning by a passenger he had just dropped off. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, where the 47-year-old driver was forced out of his vehicle after the suspect brandished a gun. Following the carjacking, the offender drove away in the victim's car, and as of now, police have not made any arrests and reported no injuries. Investigations by Area One detectives are ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed the rideshare company involved in the incident. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of rideshare drivers in urban areas, particularly in light of similar crimes. Chicago police continue to seek information from the public related to the case.