Man arrested in US shooting rampage was Uber driver

Image
AFP Chicago
Last Updated : Feb 22 2016 | 1:22 AM IST
A man arrested today after a shooting rampage that left six people dead in the northern US state of Michigan was an Uber driver, the company said.
Police accused Jason Dalton, 45, of carrying out a series of random shootings across Kalamazoo, Michigan late yesterday that left a trail of victims at three locations.
"We are horrified and heartbroken at the senseless violence in Kalamazoo, Michigan," Joe Sullivan, Uber's chief security officer, said in a statement sent to AFP.
"Our hearts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this devastating crime and those recovering from injuries. We have reached out to the police to help with their investigation in any way that we can," he said.
The ride-sharing company said Dalton had passed a background check and had no prior criminal record.
He was carrying a semi-automatic handgun when he was arrested by police early Sunday after his vehicle was seen driving away from a bar, the county prosecutor said.
The prosecutor, Jeff Getting, said Dalton surrendered without incident.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Feb 22 2016 | 1:22 AM IST

Next Story