Florida Man Arrested, Charged in Shooting at Uber Driver Near Disney World Staff Lot

Overview

• The January 1 incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. after a pickup from a Walt Disney World employee parking lot in Osceola County.
• During the trip, the passenger requested a stop at a Denny’s, the driver waited 20–30 minutes, and a dispute arose over tipping.
• The driver reported being cursed at and spat on, ended the ride, and then heard gunshots as he drove away.
• Investigators recovered seven .40-caliber shell casings and documented seven bullet holes in the vehicle, with no injuries reported.
• Alexis Encarnacion-Rosado, 21, fled the area and was later arrested on charges including shooting into an occupied vehicle, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, battery, and criminal mischief, and his employment status with Disney remains unconfirmed.