Suspect Arrested in Thanksgiving Uber Shooting in Fresno

Maurice Session apprehended in Tulsa, Oklahoma after allegedly shooting at Uber driver

Feb. 3, 2026 at 12:47am

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The Fresno Police Department has arrested a suspect, Maurice Session, in connection with a shooting incident involving an Uber driver that occurred on Thanksgiving night 2025 in Southwest Fresno. Session was located and apprehended in Tulsa, Oklahoma by U.S. Marshals and is awaiting extradition to Fresno County.

Why it matters

The shooting of an Uber driver is a concerning incident that raises questions about passenger safety and the potential for violence in rideshare services. The arrest of the alleged perpetrator provides some resolution, but the case highlights the need for improved safety protocols and training for rideshare drivers.

The details

According to police, Session and a woman had been picked up by the Uber driver when the two began arguing. The driver then ordered them to exit the vehicle, at which point Session allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot at the driver, grazing his head. The driver's vehicle was struck at least three times.

  • The shooting occurred around 8:13 p.m. on Thanksgiving night 2025.
  • Session was arrested on January 27, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The players

Maurice Session

The suspect who was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma for allegedly shooting at an Uber driver in Fresno on Thanksgiving 2025.

Fresno Police Department

The law enforcement agency that identified Session as the suspect and coordinated with U.S. Marshals to locate and arrest him in Tulsa.

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What’s next

Session is awaiting extradition to Fresno County to face charges related to the shooting incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for improved safety protocols and training for rideshare drivers to help prevent and respond to potential violence against them while on the job.