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Uber Driver Shot: Suspects Still At Large
22 Jul
Summary
- An Uber driver was shot during an attempted robbery in Fairmount.
- The victim sustained a fractured scapula, ribs, and a collapsed lung.
- Suspects remain at large with no arrests made in the ongoing investigation.
A single mother driving for Uber was shot during an attempted robbery in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood early on June 20, 2026. Danielle was waiting for a passenger when two men approached her vehicle, and one pointed a gun at her. As she tried to drive away, the gunman fired, striking her in the back.
Danielle managed to reach a nearby intersection before calling for help. She was hospitalized for eight days, receiving treatment for a fractured scapula, fractured ribs, and a collapsed lung. The attack has left her with lasting physical and emotional scars, and she expressed significant fear due to the suspects remaining at large.
Philadelphia police confirmed the investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made to date. Uber released a statement condemning the violence and pledging assistance to law enforcement. Danielle has also launched a GoFundMe to aid her recovery expenses.
