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Another hard-working immigrant murdered by a native-born gangsta. Or: The conversation we aren't allowed to have over black violence.
A 17-year-old St. Louis man was charged with murder Saturday for the shooting death of a Ghanian Lyft driver who had immigrated to the United States and was saving up to bring his children over as well.
Torian Wilson has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the killing of 45-year-old Elijah Newman, who was found dead late Thursday night in his car from a single gunshot wound to the torso.
Elijah Newman was found dead in his car around 11 p.m. Thursday.
Police tracked Wilson from his email address, which had been linked to a series of recent carjackings of ride-sharing drivers, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The teenager was taken into custody with a gun that matched a bullet casing found near Newman’s body.
“We are heartbroken by this tragic incident and our hearts are with Elijah’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” Lyft said in a statement. “Safety is fundamental to Lyft and we stand ready to assist law enforcement with any investigation.”
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A 17-year-old St. Louis man was charged with murder Saturday for the shooting death of a Ghanian Lyft driver who had immigrated to the United States and was saving up to bring his children over as well.
Torian Wilson has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the killing of 45-year-old Elijah Newman, who was found dead late Thursday night in his car from a single gunshot wound to the torso.
Elijah Newman was found dead in his car around 11 p.m. Thursday.
Police tracked Wilson from his email address, which had been linked to a series of recent carjackings of ride-sharing drivers, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The teenager was taken into custody with a gun that matched a bullet casing found near Newman’s body.
“We are heartbroken by this tragic incident and our hearts are with Elijah’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” Lyft said in a statement. “Safety is fundamental to Lyft and we stand ready to assist law enforcement with any investigation.”
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