Afghan Refugee Who Risked Life to Protect U.S. Soldiers Overseas Is Shot Dead in N.C. While Driving for Uber
Story by Elaine Aradillas • Yesterday 2:32 PM
Afather of seven who left Afghanistan for a better life in Durham, N.C., was killed while working as an Uber driver, his family told TV station WRAL.
On Dec. 30, Ainzargul Totakhil was found dead inside his vehicle from a gunshot wound, his cousin Yousaf Mangal told the station.
"He was just doing his daily work to make money and feed his family," said Mangal.
A spokesperson for Uber released a statement to the news station.
"We are profoundly saddened by the senseless act of violence that took Mr. Totakhil's life, and our thoughts are with his family," the rideshare company stated. "We are reaching out to offer support and we have been in touch with law enforcement on their investigation."
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