Tragedy Strikes in NYC as Uber Driver is Killed on New Year's Day
In a shocking turn of events, the first reported homicide of 2024 occurred just hours into the new year when a 55-year-old Bronx Uber driver was brutally shot to death. Issa Mbolo-Isac, who had finished up a long shift driving for Uber, was gunned down by two men near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in Mount Hope.
According to eyewitnesses, Mbolo-Isac's killer's victims attempted to force him out of his car before shooting at it. The driver was struck in the head and died at the scene. "I never see Issa even [have a] simple argument with somebody like that," said a friend who knew Mbolo-Isac for over 20 years, describing him as one of the kindest people he's ever known.
The taxi drivers community is reeling from this senseless act of violence. Fernando Mateo, chair of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, called for a $10,000 reward for information leading to the suspects' arrest, which he says is the largest reward offered by the organization. "They gonna just come after you, trying to provoke you," Mateo said in an emotional statement.
For Mbolo-Isac's family, who are based in Burkina Faso, news of his death came as a devastating shock. The 24-year-old suspect Ehinel Troncoso has been identified by police and is wanted in connection with the killing. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The NYPD has increased its efforts to crack down on violent crimes targeting taxi drivers, who have long been considered an easy target for potential attackers. With a year of record-low shootings and a 20% decrease in homicides across the city, this senseless act of violence is a stark reminder that there is still much work to be done.
Anyone with information about Mbolo-Isac's killing is urged to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips online. The community is coming together to support Mbolo-Isac's family during this difficult time, and authorities are promising to do everything in their power to bring justice to those responsible for his tragic death.
In a shocking turn of events, the first reported homicide of 2024 occurred just hours into the new year when a 55-year-old Bronx Uber driver was brutally shot to death. Issa Mbolo-Isac, who had finished up a long shift driving for Uber, was gunned down by two men near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in Mount Hope.
According to eyewitnesses, Mbolo-Isac's killer's victims attempted to force him out of his car before shooting at it. The driver was struck in the head and died at the scene. "I never see Issa even [have a] simple argument with somebody like that," said a friend who knew Mbolo-Isac for over 20 years, describing him as one of the kindest people he's ever known.
The taxi drivers community is reeling from this senseless act of violence. Fernando Mateo, chair of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, called for a $10,000 reward for information leading to the suspects' arrest, which he says is the largest reward offered by the organization. "They gonna just come after you, trying to provoke you," Mateo said in an emotional statement.
For Mbolo-Isac's family, who are based in Burkina Faso, news of his death came as a devastating shock. The 24-year-old suspect Ehinel Troncoso has been identified by police and is wanted in connection with the killing. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The NYPD has increased its efforts to crack down on violent crimes targeting taxi drivers, who have long been considered an easy target for potential attackers. With a year of record-low shootings and a 20% decrease in homicides across the city, this senseless act of violence is a stark reminder that there is still much work to be done.
Anyone with information about Mbolo-Isac's killing is urged to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips online. The community is coming together to support Mbolo-Isac's family during this difficult time, and authorities are promising to do everything in their power to bring justice to those responsible for his tragic death.
just heard about Issa Mbolo-Isac, poor guy... been driving Uber for years, never heard of him having any drama 
taxi drivers community is so vulnerable right now, always worried about getting attacked 
hope Ehinel Troncoso gets caught ASAP and justice is served 
just saw this news about the Uber driver getting killed on new year's day and it's totally heartbreaking 
my thoughts go out to Issa's family and friends 
I know how hard it is for them to make ends meet and now this 
NYC needs to take more steps to ensure their safety 
like increasing surveillance cameras and police presence near these areas 
also, let's not forget about the victim's car that was left in the middle of the road... what a waste 
. As a productivity expert, I'm more focused on optimizing our daily lives than dealing with real-life tragedies like this 
, but it's hard not to feel the pain and anger towards those responsible for this heinous crime 
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. As a society, we gotta make sure that taxi drivers feel safe on the road 
. It's time for us to take a stand against these senseless acts of violence 
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just heard about the passing of that Uber driver, it's such a shame he was literally celebrating new year with his friends and then got brutally murdered... 
i mean we've heard of drivers being targeted before but this is just too much 
... it's not right that the taxi driver community is being targeted like this 
... hope Ehinel Troncoso gets caught ASAP and brings some closure to Mbolo-Isac's family 
... this is just heartbreaking 
Mbolo-Isac sounds like an amazing dude who just got caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time 
it's not like they're asking for much, just some basic protection 
so sad... Issa was just trying to make a living, driving people around the city 
. 2 guys with guns, no reason at all 
. anyone with info, pls come forward, help us catch those bad guys 
Issa was a good ppl he didnt deserve 2 die like dat. Its crazy how taxi drivers r always 1st on da list 4 violence its like dey got nothin 2 lose 
. Anyone wit info, pls come forward & help bring de suspects 2 book 
