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Uber driver shot: Body camera video released after Ohio man fatally shoots Uber driver he thought was a scammer

SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio — New police body camera video has been released in the killing of an Uber driver in Ohio. Now, officers are trying to track down the scammers who caused the deadly confrontation.

William Brock, 81, of South Charleston, Ohio, pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and other charges earlier this week related to the March 25 shooting death of an Uber driver he mistakenly believed was working with a scammer attempting to extort him, according to the Clark County prosecutor.

The new video shows investigators at Brock’s home after he shot 61-year-old Loletha Hall. Brock said he believed Hall was involved with scammers who had repeatedly called him that morning demanding $12,000.

But authorities said Hall was also targeted by scammers and was directed through the Uber app to pick up a package at Brock’s home.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Detective Cruz spoke with the alleged scammer on the …

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