Benedict told police he pulled out his handgun after Porter threw sunglasses at him and threatened to run him over.

Police say that's when Benedict shot Porter twice, killing him.

Benedict faces up to 15 years in prison if he's convicted on the second degree murder charge.

KOB 4 attempted to contact Benedict, but he didn't comment on the case.

An Uber spokesperson issued the following statement:

“What’s been described is deeply upsetting and our hearts are with the victim’s loved ones.”