Suspect Involved in New Year’s Day Uber Driver Killing Taken Into Custody

According to an updated news report, Ehinel Troncoso was apprehended in the Dominican Republic and is being extradited back to New York to face charges.

Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him.

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.

The source also claims the suspect may be attempting to leave the country and return to the Dominican Republic. Police have not confirmed this information and say the investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been announced at this time, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Mbolo-Isac, a father of four, had just finished his shift when he was killed. The shooting has intensified concerns among rideshare drivers and local residents about safety, with renewed calls for stronger protections for drivers working overnight hours.

According to the source, the suspected shooter had just left a bar in the Mott Haven area when he noticed damage to his parked car. The source claims the man then pulled out a gun and began firing. Investigators believe Issa Mbolo-Isac was driving by at the time and was struck, killing him. Firefighters later discovered him inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates.

A source has come forward claiming to have identified the suspected shooter as a Bronx resident in his early 20s who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. The source says he was nearby at the time of the shooting and later went to police with the name and photos of the person he believes is responsible. His remarks were translated by New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers spokesperson Fernando Mateo.

New information has emerged in the New Year’s Day killing of Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver who was found shot dead inside his vehicle near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)

According to a press release from the NYPD, the victim has been identified as 55-year-old Issa Mbolo-Isac of Clarence Avenue in the Bronx.

No arrests have been made, and no suspect information has been released. Officials say this is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine what led up to the shooting.

Firefighters responding to reports of a car fire just before 6:55 a.m. discovered the man inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates. He had been shot twice in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 55-year-old rideshare driver was found shot dead inside his vehicle early Thursday morning near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morris Ave & Cross Bronx Expy E.

Police called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional officers to the scene. No suspect information is available at this time.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1752 Morris Ave.

According to an updated news report, Ehinel Troncoso was apprehended in the Dominican Republic and is being extradited back to New York to face charges.

Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him.

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.

The source also claims the suspect may be attempting to leave the country and return to the Dominican Republic. Police have not confirmed this information and say the investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been announced at this time, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Mbolo-Isac, a father of four, had just finished his shift when he was killed. The shooting has intensified concerns among rideshare drivers and local residents about safety, with renewed calls for stronger protections for drivers working overnight hours.

According to the source, the suspected shooter had just left a bar in the Mott Haven area when he noticed damage to his parked car. The source claims the man then pulled out a gun and began firing. Investigators believe Issa Mbolo-Isac was driving by at the time and was struck, killing him. Firefighters later discovered him inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates.

A source has come forward claiming to have identified the suspected shooter as a Bronx resident in his early 20s who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. The source says he was nearby at the time of the shooting and later went to police with the name and photos of the person he believes is responsible. His remarks were translated by New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers spokesperson Fernando Mateo.

New information has emerged in the New Year’s Day killing of Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver who was found shot dead inside his vehicle near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)

According to a press release from the NYPD, the victim has been identified as 55-year-old Issa Mbolo-Isac of Clarence Avenue in the Bronx.

No arrests have been made, and no suspect information has been released. Officials say this is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine what led up to the shooting.

Firefighters responding to reports of a car fire just before 6:55 a.m. discovered the man inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates. He had been shot twice in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 55-year-old rideshare driver was found shot dead inside his vehicle early Thursday morning near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morris Ave & Cross Bronx Expy E.

Police called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional officers to the scene. No suspect information is available at this time.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1752 Morris Ave.

According to an updated news report, Ehinel Troncoso was apprehended in the Dominican Republic and is being extradited back to New York to face charges.

Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him.

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.

The source also claims the suspect may be attempting to leave the country and return to the Dominican Republic. Police have not confirmed this information and say the investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been announced at this time, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Mbolo-Isac, a father of four, had just finished his shift when he was killed. The shooting has intensified concerns among rideshare drivers and local residents about safety, with renewed calls for stronger protections for drivers working overnight hours.

According to the source, the suspected shooter had just left a bar in the Mott Haven area when he noticed damage to his parked car. The source claims the man then pulled out a gun and began firing. Investigators believe Issa Mbolo-Isac was driving by at the time and was struck, killing him. Firefighters later discovered him inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates.

A source has come forward claiming to have identified the suspected shooter as a Bronx resident in his early 20s who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. The source says he was nearby at the time of the shooting and later went to police with the name and photos of the person he believes is responsible. His remarks were translated by New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers spokesperson Fernando Mateo.

New information has emerged in the New Year’s Day killing of Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver who was found shot dead inside his vehicle near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)

According to a press release from the NYPD, the victim has been identified as 55-year-old Issa Mbolo-Isac of Clarence Avenue in the Bronx.

No arrests have been made, and no suspect information has been released. Officials say this is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine what led up to the shooting.

Firefighters responding to reports of a car fire just before 6:55 a.m. discovered the man inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates. He had been shot twice in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 55-year-old rideshare driver was found shot dead inside his vehicle early Thursday morning near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morris Ave & Cross Bronx Expy E.

Police called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional officers to the scene. No suspect information is available at this time.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1752 Morris Ave.

According to an updated news report, Ehinel Troncoso was apprehended in the Dominican Republic and is being extradited back to New York to face charges.

Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him.

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.

The source also claims the suspect may be attempting to leave the country and return to the Dominican Republic. Police have not confirmed this information and say the investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been announced at this time, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Mbolo-Isac, a father of four, had just finished his shift when he was killed. The shooting has intensified concerns among rideshare drivers and local residents about safety, with renewed calls for stronger protections for drivers working overnight hours.

According to the source, the suspected shooter had just left a bar in the Mott Haven area when he noticed damage to his parked car. The source claims the man then pulled out a gun and began firing. Investigators believe Issa Mbolo-Isac was driving by at the time and was struck, killing him. Firefighters later discovered him inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates.

A source has come forward claiming to have identified the suspected shooter as a Bronx resident in his early 20s who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. The source says he was nearby at the time of the shooting and later went to police with the name and photos of the person he believes is responsible. His remarks were translated by New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers spokesperson Fernando Mateo.

New information has emerged in the New Year’s Day killing of Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver who was found shot dead inside his vehicle near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)

According to a press release from the NYPD, the victim has been identified as 55-year-old Issa Mbolo-Isac of Clarence Avenue in the Bronx.

No arrests have been made, and no suspect information has been released. Officials say this is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine what led up to the shooting.

Firefighters responding to reports of a car fire just before 6:55 a.m. discovered the man inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates. He had been shot twice in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 55-year-old rideshare driver was found shot dead inside his vehicle early Thursday morning near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morris Ave & Cross Bronx Expy E.

Police called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional officers to the scene. No suspect information is available at this time.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1752 Morris Ave.

According to an updated news report, Ehinel Troncoso was apprehended in the Dominican Republic and is being extradited back to New York to face charges.

Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him.

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD) is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.

The source also claims the suspect may be attempting to leave the country and return to the Dominican Republic. Police have not confirmed this information and say the investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been announced at this time, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Mbolo-Isac, a father of four, had just finished his shift when he was killed. The shooting has intensified concerns among rideshare drivers and local residents about safety, with renewed calls for stronger protections for drivers working overnight hours.

According to the source, the suspected shooter had just left a bar in the Mott Haven area when he noticed damage to his parked car. The source claims the man then pulled out a gun and began firing. Investigators believe Issa Mbolo-Isac was driving by at the time and was struck, killing him. Firefighters later discovered him inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates.

A source has come forward claiming to have identified the suspected shooter as a Bronx resident in his early 20s who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. The source says he was nearby at the time of the shooting and later went to police with the name and photos of the person he believes is responsible. His remarks were translated by New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers spokesperson Fernando Mateo.

New information has emerged in the New Year’s Day killing of Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver who was found shot dead inside his vehicle near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)

According to a press release from the NYPD, the victim has been identified as 55-year-old Issa Mbolo-Isac of Clarence Avenue in the Bronx.

No arrests have been made, and no suspect information has been released. Officials say this is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026, and the investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine what led up to the shooting.

Firefighters responding to reports of a car fire just before 6:55 a.m. discovered the man inside a blue Toyota SUV with Taxi and Limousine Commission plates. He had been shot twice in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 55-year-old rideshare driver was found shot dead inside his vehicle early Thursday morning near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Morris Ave & Cross Bronx Expy E.

Police called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional officers to the scene. No suspect information is available at this time.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1752 Morris Ave.