Bond Set for Suspect in Cleveland Uber Shooting

DeAndre Griggs, 18, charged in connection with shooting of Uber driver

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car window or damaged Uber rideshare sign, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the violence faced by rideshare drivers in Cleveland.A recent wave of violence against rideshare drivers in Cleveland exposes the risks gig workers face on the job.Cleveland Today

An $150,000 bond was set for DeAndre Griggs, an 18-year-old man charged in connection with the shooting of an Uber driver in Cleveland. Griggs was ordered to have no contact with the victim, who is in stable condition but having difficulty speaking to investigators.

Why it matters

This incident is the third time a rideshare driver has been shot in Cleveland this year, raising concerns about the safety of gig workers in the city.

The details

On Tuesday, April 7, officers responded to a call of a man shot around 10:28 p.m. in the 3400 block of East 147th Street. Police say the victim's vehicle was taken during the incident but later recovered. Video footage shows a man exiting a pickup truck, approaching the driver's side, and then stumbling away while appearing to hold his face.

  • On Tuesday, April 7, officers responded to the shooting around 10:28 p.m.
  • Griggs was arrested on Wednesday night.

The players

DeAndre Griggs

An 18-year-old man charged in connection with the shooting of an Uber driver in Cleveland.

Uber

The rideshare company whose driver was shot in the incident.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Griggs out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing safety concerns for gig workers, especially rideshare drivers, in Cleveland and the need for increased protections and support for these vulnerable workers.