The suspected Kalamazoo shooter allegedly took Uber fares between shootings
Jason Dalton, the man police suspect fatally shot six people in three separate but related shootings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, was an Uber driver that allegedly took fares during the rampage, NBC affiliate WOOD-TV 8 reports.
The ride-sharing company confirmed that Dalton was an Uber driver, saying he had passed a background check. Joe Sullivan, the company's chief security officer, gave WOOD-TV 8 the following statement:
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We are horrified and heartbroken at the senseless violence in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our hearts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this devastating crime and those recovering from injuries. We are reaching out to the police to help with their investigation in any way that we can. [WOOD-TV 8]
Dalton also allegedly severely injured two people in the rampage. He is due in court Monday.
