Uber Passenger Shot Multiple Times During Chaotic Chase in Kansas

Terah Moore describes terrifying ride that ended in fiery crash and gunfire

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:28pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car window, the glass shards reflecting a harsh, bright flash of light, conceptually illustrating the sudden and violent nature of the shooting that occurred during this Uber ride.The aftermath of a terrifying Uber ride that ended in a fiery crash and gunfire, leaving one passenger seriously injured.Overland Park Today

Terah Moore, a 32-year-old mother of four, was riding in an Uber when the driver said they were being followed. The Uber driver sped away, leading to a high-speed chase through Overland Park and Prairie Village, Kansas. Suspects in a red Jeep opened fire on the Uber, shattering the back window. The Uber crashed into a tree, and the suspects shot at the vehicle again as it was on fire. Moore was shot five times but survived the ordeal, while the Uber driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that rideshare passengers can face, as well as the broader issue of gun violence and crime in the Kansas City metro area. It raises questions about the safety protocols in place for rideshare services and whether more can be done to protect passengers in such situations.

The details

According to Moore, the Uber driver said they were being followed shortly after picking her up. The driver then sped away, reaching speeds of up to 115 mph, weaving through traffic and even hopping a median. The suspects in the red Jeep caught up to the Uber and opened fire, shattering the back window. The Uber crashed into a tree, and the suspects got out of their vehicle and shot at the Uber again while it was on fire. Moore was shot five times but was able to get out of the burning car with the help of neighbors.

  • The incident occurred on March 30, 2026 in Overland Park and Prairie Village, Kansas.
  • Moore spent several days in the ICU recovering from her gunshot wounds.

The players

Terah Moore

A 32-year-old mother of four who was the passenger in the Uber during the incident. She was shot five times but survived the ordeal.

Uber Driver

The driver of the Uber vehicle who alerted Moore that they were being followed and then led the suspects on a high-speed chase before crashing.

Suspects

Two Black male suspects, one of whom was described as skinny with dreadlocks, who were driving a red 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Kansas license plate 9103ACY and opened fire on the Uber.

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What they’re saying

“I think I'm being followed.”

— Uber Driver

“I want my mama! I want my mama! I want my mama! Oh my God, I don't want to die today!”

— Uber Driver

“I appreciate y'all just being there. It probably wouldn't have even ended if y'all wasn't there, called 911 for us. I really appreciate that because I was able to see my kids again.”

— Terah Moore

What’s next

Police are still searching for the suspects and the red Jeep involved in the shooting. They are asking the public for help in identifying the vehicle and its occupants.

The takeaway

This terrifying incident underscores the need for improved safety measures and protocols for rideshare services to protect passengers, as well as the broader issue of gun violence that continues to plague communities in the Kansas City metro area.