San Antonio Man Found Guilty in Uber Driver Killing

Dominique Dashon Croom convicted for murder of 37-year-old Robert Carbonell Diaz

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A Bexar County jury has found Dominique Dashon Croom, 33, guilty in the shooting death of his Uber driver, 37-year-old Robert Carbonell Diaz, on the Northeast Side of San Antonio in March 2023. Croom faces 5 to 99 years in prison and will be sentenced at a later date.

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 background checks and safety protocols for rideshare companies. It also raises questions about mental health resources and support for individuals who may be prone to violent outbursts.

The details

According to police, the incident began when a witness reported hearing gunshots at the intersection of Gibbs-Sprawl and Castle Cross Drive on March 9, 2023. The witness saw a white Lincoln Navigator driving slowly through the intersection before going over the sidewalk and stopping in a wooded field, and also saw a man, later identified as Croom, running away from the vehicle. Police found Diaz inside the vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. The Uber app and surveillance footage showed that Diaz had picked up Croom from a nearby address just 10 minutes before the shooting.

  • The incident occurred on March 9, 2023.
  • Croom was found guilty by a Bexar County jury on February 6, 2026.

The players

Dominique Dashon Croom

A 33-year-old man who was found guilty of killing his Uber driver, Robert Carbonell Diaz.

Robert Carbonell Diaz

A 37-year-old Uber driver who was shot and killed by his passenger, Dominique Dashon Croom, on the Northeast Side of San Antonio.

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What’s next

Croom will be sentenced by Judge Catherine Torres-Stahl at a later date once a pre-sentence investigation is complete. He faces a punishment of 5 to 99 years in prison.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for greater safety measures and support systems to protect rideshare drivers, who often work in isolated and potentially dangerous environments. It also highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing resources for individuals who may be prone to violent behavior.