Hopkins Uber assault: Police arrest man after Uber driver seriously injured
HOPKINS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police arrested an assault suspect after an Uber driver was found with serious injuries near an intersection in Hopkins.
Hopkins assault leaves man seriously injured, suspect arrested
What we know:
Hopkins police say they responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at about 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14,
Investigators then found an injured man near the intersection of Hopkins Crossroad and Minnetonka Boulevard and determined that an assault happened, authorities say.
The victim was then taken to the hospital for serious injuries.
Officers say they then found a man nearby and arrested him.
Authorities say the incident "involved an Uber rideshare interaction" 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 has asked the Hopkins Police Department if there is any indication that this was a hate crime. The department responded by saying, "This remains an active investigation, and we are continuing to work to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the incident."
The Source: This story uses information shared by the Hopkins Police Department.