NOPD: Uber driver shoots at two men, injuring one, in Mid-City attempted carjacking

An Uber driver shot at two men early Monday who attempted to drive off with his vehicle in Mid-City, police said.New Orleans detectives said the carjacking was reported just before 1:30 a.m. at North Telemachus Street and Bienville Avenue.The Uber driver, a 44-year-old man, dropped off a passenger and two men jumped into his vehicle, police said. The men pointed a gun at the victim and told him to drive.Officials said the driver went to an unknown location on Bienville Avenue, where the men told him to get out. The men ran off after the driver shot at them and struck one of the men, police said.Investigators have not released a description of the accused carjackers.Additional details were not released.Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

An Uber driver shot at two men early Monday who attempted to drive off with his vehicle in Mid-City, police said.

New Orleans detectives said the carjacking was reported just before 1:30 a.m. at North Telemachus Street and Bienville Avenue.

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The Uber driver, a 44-year-old man, dropped off a passenger and two men jumped into his vehicle, police said. The men pointed a gun at the victim and told him to drive.

Officials said the driver went to an unknown location on Bienville Avenue, where the men told him to get out. The men ran off after the driver shot at them and struck one of the men, police said.

Investigators have not released a description of the accused carjackers.

Additional details were not released.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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