HOPKINS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Police arrested an assault suspect after an Uber driver was found seriously injured near an intersection in Hopkins.
Hopkins assault leaves man seriously injured, suspect arrested
What we know:
Hopkins Police said they responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle around 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Investigators then found an injured man near the intersection of Hopkins Crossroad and Minnetonka Boulevard and determined there had been an assault, according to authorities.
The victim was then transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Local perspective:
Police say they then found a man nearby and arrested him.
Authorities say the incident “involved a rideshare interaction with Uber” and that the victim was the Uber driver.
Hopkins police say they believe the assault was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
What we don’t know:
FOX 9 asked the Hopkins Police Department if there was any indication that this was a hate crime. The department responded by stating: “This remains an active investigation and we continue to work to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the incident. »
In a statement to FOX 9, Uber responded to the attack, saying, “We are shocked and horrified by the details of this senseless attack. We have banned the rider from the Uber platform and are keeping the driver and his loved ones in our thoughts. We stand ready to assist law enforcement in their investigation.”
The source : This story uses information shared by the Hopkins Police Department.
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