Uber Passenger Shot Incident on Trial in Düsseldorf Court

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2025 September 15 . 10:43 AM

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Suspect on Trial in Düsseldorf for Shooting Uber Passenger

- Uber Passenger Shot Incident on Trial in Düsseldorf Court

A trial is set to begin on Monday in Düsseldorf for a 24-year-old suspect accused of manslaughter and illegal possession of a weapon. The victim, a 49-year-old man from Cameroon, died in the back seat of an Uber vehicle following a tragic incident that took place in the city's station quarter about two weeks after his arrest.

According to reports, the suspect had a verbal altercation with the victim before the incident. The suspect, who hails from the Saarland, allegedly lay in wait for the victim in front of his hotel and jumped into an Uber vehicle in an attempt to escape.

The shooting occurred at a red light, allowing the pursuers to catch up to the car on foot. The suspect reportedly fired four times through the side window of the Uber vehicle, fatally wounding the victim.

The Uber driver, fortunately, survived unharmed but suffered a shock. The origin of the weapon, a semi-automatic pistol, remains unclear.

The defendant, who is said not to have a weapons permit, was arrested by special units in the Hessian town of Wetzlar. The suspect has remained silent about the allegations, according to a court spokeswoman.

The victim was known to the police as a suspected fraudster, and it is alleged that he owed the suspect 4,700 euros. The trial, scheduled for nine days, will delve into these details as well as the circumstances leading up to the tragic event.

The defendant, accompanied by his mother and other relatives, will stand trial. The outcome of this trial promises to bring closure to many affected by this senseless act of violence.