An Uber passenger was fatally shot by another passenger Friday in Texas, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the Uber driver picked up a passenger, who sat in the rear of the car, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Another man, who was with the passenger, walked to the rear driver’s side of the vehicle and began shooting, striking the victim several times, the newspaper reported.

The Uber driver, who was not injured, called 911 and drove away with the wounded passenger, KHOU reported.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, the television station reported.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC