Uber driver killed in North Richland Hills by 'highly intoxicated' passenger, police say

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The North Richland Hills Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened just after midnight on Wednesday in the 8000 block of Mickey Street.

Police were called to the area at 12:01 a.m. for reports of gunfire in the neighborhood.

Rideshare driver dies in shooting

Tahirou Diallo

What we know:

When they arrived, they found two men near an SUV that was parked in the roadway. One was dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The other was "highly intoxicated," police say.

The preliminary investigation revealed the victim, 60-year-old Tahirou Diallo, of Hurst, was a rideshare driver, and the suspect was a passenger.

Police say they found a gun next to the suspect, Kane Roden, when they arrived.

Roden was highly intoxicated, according to officers.

Investigators say the two men did not know each other before the encounter and this was an isolated incident. They say no other suspects are being sought at this time.

Kane Roden criminal history

Along with the charge of murder, Roden is being held on two outstanding charges from another law enforcement agency. A violence against family charge and violating bond slash protection order.

Kane Roden

His previous charges, according to online records, include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and terroristic threat of a family household.

What they're saying:

Lauren Shoffit says she witnessed the shooting as she went outside and saw a dark-colored vehicle parked in the street with the driver's side open.

"I saw a man come from around the passenger's side, then the back of the car and I saw him shoot. Two hands. Looked almost like the stance. I saw him shoot. Heard. Saw the flash and I ran away," said Shoffit. 

Uber officials emailed a statement:

"We're deeply saddened by this devastating loss. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the driver’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We are in contact with law enforcement and are supporting their investigation in any way we can."

What you can do:

Details about the events leading to the shooting have not been released.

The shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the North Richland Hills Police Department at (817) 281-1000.

Editor's Note: A release from North Richland Hills police originally identified Diallo as a 33-year-old, but later updated his age to 60. FOX 4 updated its story to reflect the change.