A Marine Corps veteran was shot on the side of a road in Texas last week after ending an Uber shift -as the authorities say that his body was probably dragged to the scene.
The delegates of the Sheriff of Harris County responded on Thursday on a phone call killed in a hit-and-run and found the 28-year-old Jake Hieu Quoc Nguyen dumped on the side of the road in a suburbs about 25 miles north of Houston, the Sheriff’s office said.
The investigation of officers into what they thought was a fatal hit-and-run became more sinister after they discovered that Nguyen had suffered a shot wound.
Detectives now work to learn what circumstances have led to the shooting, including whether it took place where Nguyen was found or at a different location.
From their research so far, the authorities could stipulate that Nguyen, who lives in the area, was in a car that collapsed a nearby apartment complex and left visible traces on the grass, Click2Houston reported.
There are indications that the body of Nguyen was towed to the location where it was found.
After he had left the body, someone drove away in the vehicle he had driven, researchers told the outlet valve.
Nguyen, who worked for Uber so that he could help to take care of his mother and sisters, had driven customers for the ride share in the night of his death, his brother, Matthew Nguyen,, Fox told 26.
“He picked up a customer and let him get off the center. After that he still had a few people in the car. Uber confirmed that that was the last time they heard from him.”
His brother said that Nguyen was the second eldest of five children in the family, who emigrated from Vietnam to Houston. Nguyen had served in the Marine Corps and studied to become EMT.
“It’s just so hard to believe,” said Matthew Nguyen. “I had just spoken to him on Tuesday and he sounded like he finally sorted out some things. Then we get a phone call on Friday … And this is the case.”
A gofundme Founded by the family to help “come around” and cover the funeral costs, Nguyen remembers as an “easy man” who “always got through when needed.”
“Our family will remember him in many ways as a hero and his legacy will live on by those who are aware of his quiet but windy nature,” read the fundraising.
The continued: “Jake was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. After his service in the Marine Corps, he moved back home and took the care of his mother and sisters. He really embodied the cores of dedication and loyalty because he would sacrifice his time and resources to help someone in need.”
The fundraising had received more than $ 36,000 in donations from Wednesday morning.
A Uber spokesperson told FOX26: “This is a devastating tragedy and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the driver. We have contact with law enforcement and work completely with the ongoing investigation.”
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office urges everyone with information about the case to contact researchers or crime stoppers on (713) 222 tips anonymously.
Information can lead to a reward and the authorities say that the suspect or suspects in the case in the case can be accused of capital murder.
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