Police ID Suspect In Shooting Of Woman And Uber Driver In Atlanta: ICYMI

ATLANTA, GA -- Police have identified a suspect that authorities say shot a woman then fired at random motorists as they passed by, including an Uber driver and her passenger, injuring both. A fugitive squad is looking for Tavoris Ferrell, 29, who is wanted for aggravated assault, authorities said.

In the July 28 incident, Atlanta police believe that Ferrell got into an argument with his girlfriend and allegedly shot her. (SIGN UP: For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Or if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

"After shooting her, for some unknown reason he shot at an Uber driver and his passenger injuring both of them," law enforcement says in a Crime Stoppers item posted on Facebook. "He then shot at another passing car, damaging the car but not injuring the driver."

“We have been able to link the vehicle that was involved in the accident, that young lady and the shooter we observed them at a store they left that store together," Lt. Ricardo Vazquez said, according to news reports.
"We have no reason to believe the Uber driver or Uber had anything to do with the other incident between the shooting suspect and the female,” said Vazquez, according to WGCL-TV.

The girlfriend was reportedly shot in the face. She is still in Grady Memorial Hospital in serious condition.

Authorities said that they have reason to believe that Ferrell may be trying to leave the area.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Ferrell, please call Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS(8477). All callers remain anonymous and are eligible for a #cashreward up to $2,000.

Image via Crime Stoppers / Facebook