The murder of an Uber Eats driver in Holiday, Florida, has sent shockwaves through the community, with authorities describing the crime as “demonic.” Oscar Solis Jnr, 30, has been charged with killing the driver during a delivery, says Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco. The remains of the driver were found at a home in garbage bags and a cooler, along with a receipt bearing Solis’s name.
This heinous crime was committed just three months after Solis was released from an Indiana prison, where he served four years for an assault and burglary conviction. Solis, who was affiliated with the violent MS-13 gang in Indiana, worked in security at a strip club in Florida. His face is covered in tattoos, and he stands at 6ft4 and weighs 22 stone.
Evidence collected in the case includes blood found throughout the house and a key fob belonging to the victim that was discovered on Solis’s dresser, next to his wallet. Police also found the victim’s car abandoned nearby, containing a trash bag filled with blood-soaked rags and towels, a Door Dash bag, and an employment time card with Solis’s name on it.
The crime is the latest in a string of recent random shootings of people making deliveries, including a couple in Davie, Florida, who were fired at while making an Instacart delivery. However, these individuals were fortunate enough to escape unharmed.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was reported missing by his wife after he failed to return home from his Uber Eats deliveries. Uber informed investigators that the victim’s last reported location was at Solis’s home, where the gruesome discovery was made.
The killing has left investigators and the community reeling, with Sheriff Nocco describing the crime as “this was a horrific crime of passion.” Solis faces multiple charges, including murder while engaged in a robbery, failure to register as a convicted felon, and a parole violation.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to piece together the events surrounding the murder. A second individual, who worked as a driver for Solis, has not been charged in connection with the crime. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.
The case serves as a dark reminder of the dangers that delivery workers face daily, and the importance of prioritizing their safety and well-being. As the community continues to grapple with the reality of this heinous crime, it is crucial to come together to stand in solidarity with the victim’s family and to demand greater action to prevent such senseless violence from occurring in the future.
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