Local

NC Uber driver shot in head while dropping off passenger, police say

RALEIGH, N.C. — An Uber driver was shot in the head early Monday morning after someone opened fire on her SUV in Raleigh.

Police said a woman driving for Uber was dropping off a passenger around 2 a.m. on Hill Street near New Bern Avenue when several bullets hit her SUV.

[ALSO READ: Bill to address ride-sharing user safety passes NC committee]

According to officials, the woman was shot "on the top of the head" before she pulled over on East Street for help. She was taken to a hospital.

Our news partners at WTVD reported at least five bullet holes were seen on the outside of her car and a rear window was shot out.

Police have not said what led to the shooting or if any arrests have been made.

0