San Antonio Man Convicted of Murdering Uber Driver in 2023

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A Bexar County jury has convicted 33-year-old Dominique Croom of murdering a San Antonio Uber driver, Robert Carbonell Diaz, in March 2023. Authorities responded to the scene where witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing Croom fleeing the victim's car. Evidence, including surveillance footage and Diaz's active Uber ride, led to Croom's arrest a week after the killing.

Why it matters

This case highlights the risks and dangers that rideshare drivers can face on the job, as well as the importance of thorough investigations and strong evidence in securing convictions for violent crimes. The murder of an Uber driver also raises concerns about passenger safety and security measures within the rideshare industry.

The details

According to the arrest records, one witness was pumping gas when they heard gunshots and saw a Lincoln Navigator SUV driving erratically and fleeing the scene. Inside Diaz's car, investigators found multiple spent shell casings and his active Uber app, indicating he was in the middle of a ride when he was killed. Surveillance footage also captured Croom fleeing the area after the shooting.

• On March 9, 2023, authorities responded to the 5900 block of Gibbs-Sprawl Road in San Antonio after reports of gunshots.
• Diaz was taken to a hospital but died shortly after the incident.
• Croom was arrested on March 16, 2023, a week after the killing.

What’s next

Croom will be sentenced for his murder conviction, and the case highlights the need for improved safety measures and security protocols within the rideshare industry to protect drivers.