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Uber Driver Charged in Georgia Waffle House Shooting of 16-Year-Old

Detectives are probing a seatbelt-capacity dispute.

Overview

  • Meredith Grundy, 38, was arrested Sunday and charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during a felony, then released on bond, according to authorities.
  • The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. outside a Waffle House on the 4500 block of Chamblee Dunwoody Road after a ride request for five teens led to an argument.
  • Police say the driver told the group he could not safely take all five because his car lacked space and seatbelts, prompting a confrontation over canceling the trip.
  • A police report states Grundy fired three to four shots, striking the 16-year-old in the back and both legs, while other teens told officers the alleged threat and slap occurred after the gunfire.
  • The victim remains in critical but stable condition at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Uber has removed the driver’s access, and investigators are seeking tips to Detective Darryl Moses.