US woman who shot and killed Uber driver claims she thought she was being kidnapped

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/26/uber-driver-shot-texas-woman-kidnapping-claims

A Texas Uber driver, Daniel Piedra, was shot and killed by his passenger, Phoebe Copas, who claimed she believed she was being kidnapped and taken to Mexico. Piedra had been driving for Uber for about three weeks and was described as a hardworking and funny man. Copas allegedly saw a sign for the Mexican city of Juárez during the ride, leading her to believe she was being kidnapped. However, police investigations did not support her claims. Copas did not call for help after the alleged kidnapping or after shooting Piedra. She sent a photo of Piedra to her boyfriend instead. Copas is currently in custody on a murder charge with a $1.5 million bond. The incident has highlighted the issue of gun violence and the need for stricter firearms laws and self-defense regulations in the United States. Piedra's family has started a GoFundMe campaign to cover hospital and funeral expenses, which has raised about $70,000 as of the latest report.