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An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with homicide after he allegedly shot and killed an Uber driver he thought was making an attempt to rip-off him.

William Brock has been charged with one rely of homicide within the Clark County Municipal Court, in connection to the dying of 61-year-old Loletha Hall.

An area CBS station reported that the Clark County Sheriff’s Office mentioned final month that Brock known as 911 to report he had shot somebody on his South Charleston property who was making an attempt to rob him.

First responders arrived on the scene and located Hall on the bottom affected by a number of gunshot wounds, and Brock with accidents to his head and ear.

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William Brock reserving picture (Clark County Sheriff’s Office)

A preliminary investigation revealed Brock was the sufferer of a cellphone rip-off involving a relative who was incarcerated, and the scammer allegedly threatened and demanded cash from Brock.

Hall, who labored as an Uber driver, was looped into the rip-off after receiving communications from the identical scammer who contacted Brock, by way of the Uber utility.

The scammers allegedly requested Hall to go to Brock’s dwelling to choose up a bundle for supply. But investigators reportedly mentioned Hall didn’t know concerning the rip-off when she drove to Brock’s property to choose up the bundle.

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William Brock is seen pointing a gun at Loletha Hall in March, earlier than she was allegedly shot and killed. (Clark County Sheriff’s Office)

The sheriff’s workplace reportedly mentioned Hall was unarmed and affected by medical circumstances. She additionally didn’t make any threats in the direction of Brock, nor any calls for aside from to ask for the bundle the Uber app despatched her to choose up.

After Hall arrived at Brock’s dwelling, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at her, demanding the identities of the individuals she spoke to over the cellphone.

Video of the incident captured from a splash digicam confirmed Hall strolling towards the house, adopted by Brock pointing a gun at her. The two stroll out of body earlier than Hall is heard saying, “Stop. Stop, or I’ll call 911.”

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Police mentioned William Brock was the sufferer of a cellphone rip-off involving a relative who was incarcerated, with the scammer demanding cash from Brock. (iStock)

A gunshot instantly will get fired and Brock says, “Nope. You’re not leaving,” and demanding her to offer him the cellphone.

Hall may be heard horrifically screaming for assist when 5 extra pictures are fired off, adopted by Brock, once more, telling her to offer him her cellphone.

Hall continued to scream, and the sprint footage captured Brock saying he would shoot her within the head.

“Don’t do that. Please don’t,” Hall mentioned. 

Hall was shot as she tried to get in her automotive and depart, whereas Brock was injured throughout a scuffle between the 2 on the automotive door. He allegedly shot Hall two extra instances.

The sheriff’s workplace didn’t reply to inquiries from Fox News Digital concerning the incident.

Uber informed Fox News Digital they’ve spoken with Hall’s household and are maintaining them of their ideas.

The firm additionally mentioned the account for the one who ordered the Uber service has been banned.

“This is a horrific tragedy, and our hearts continue to be with Loletha’s loved ones as they grieve,” an Uber spokesperson mentioned. “We have been in contact with law enforcement and remain committed to supporting their investigation.”