Tremont, Bronx
Suspect Involved in New Year’s Day Uber Driver Killing Taken Into Custody
Reported Jan 1 at 6:57 AM · Updated Jan 7 at 8:37 PM · 636.0K Notified · 327.2K Viewed
Summary
Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver, was shot and killed inside his vehicle on New Year’s Day in what is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026. Police say the gunfire may have followed a dispute after damage was noticed to a parked car. Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing amid renewed safety concerns for rideshare drivers.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver, was shot and killed inside his vehicle on New Year’s Day in what is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026. Police say the gunfire may have followed a dispute after damage was noticed to a parked car. Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing amid renewed safety concerns for rideshare drivers.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver, was shot and killed inside his vehicle on New Year’s Day in what is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026. Police say the gunfire may have followed a dispute after damage was noticed to a parked car. Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing amid renewed safety concerns for rideshare drivers.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver, was shot and killed inside his vehicle on New Year’s Day in what is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026. Police say the gunfire may have followed a dispute after damage was noticed to a parked car. Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing amid renewed safety concerns for rideshare drivers.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
Issa Mbolo-Isac, a 55-year-old rideshare driver, was shot and killed inside his vehicle on New Year’s Day in what is believed to be New York City’s first homicide of 2026. Police say the gunfire may have followed a dispute after damage was noticed to a parked car. Investigators have released images of Ehinel Troncoso, 24, in connection with the killing and are asking the public for help locating him. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing amid renewed safety concerns for rideshare drivers.
Anyone with information is asked to call the [NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline.](tel:800-577-8477)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This man went work on the first day of the year and now his family is crying for him😢😢
@SafeCitizenKeepsYouSafe wtf??
how low do u have to be to take a uber drivers life
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As an Uber driver anytime I get a rider to certain location in New York I turn my app off and drive straight back to Manhattan or safer spot over night If I pick up I chose people with good rating if I already pick up I Check the rate if it’s bad I cancel that ride .If you called me and argue before I get to you I cancel that ride .We have to protect ourselfves since Uber and Tlc don’t do enough for us
@mabodi1 🙏🏼
This is so sad. He was working and then his life ended so tragically. His family will now be mourning at the start of a new year 💔
This man went work on the first day of the year and now his family is crying for him😢😢
@SafeCitizenKeepsYouSafe wtf??
how low do u have to be to take a uber drivers life
Agree
As an Uber driver anytime I get a rider to certain location in New York I turn my app off and drive straight back to Manhattan or safer spot over night If I pick up I chose people with good rating if I already pick up I Check the rate if it’s bad I cancel that ride .If you called me and argue before I get to you I cancel that ride .We have to protect ourselfves since Uber and Tlc don’t do enough for us
@mabodi1 🙏🏼
This is so sad. He was working and then his life ended so tragically. His family will now be mourning at the start of a new year 💔
This man went work on the first day of the year and now his family is crying for him😢😢
@SafeCitizenKeepsYouSafe wtf??
how low do u have to be to take a uber drivers life
Agree
As an Uber driver anytime I get a rider to certain location in New York I turn my app off and drive straight back to Manhattan or safer spot over night If I pick up I chose people with good rating if I already pick up I Check the rate if it’s bad I cancel that ride .If you called me and argue before I get to you I cancel that ride .We have to protect ourselfves since Uber and Tlc don’t do enough for us
@mabodi1 🙏🏼
This is so sad. He was working and then his life ended so tragically. His family will now be mourning at the start of a new year 💔
This man went work on the first day of the year and now his family is crying for him😢😢
@SafeCitizenKeepsYouSafe wtf??
how low do u have to be to take a uber drivers life
Agree
As an Uber driver anytime I get a rider to certain location in New York I turn my app off and drive straight back to Manhattan or safer spot over night If I pick up I chose people with good rating if I already pick up I Check the rate if it’s bad I cancel that ride .If you called me and argue before I get to you I cancel that ride .We have to protect ourselfves since Uber and Tlc don’t do enough for us
@mabodi1 🙏🏼
This is so sad. He was working and then his life ended so tragically. His family will now be mourning at the start of a new year 💔
This man went work on the first day of the year and now his family is crying for him😢😢
@SafeCitizenKeepsYouSafe wtf??
how low do u have to be to take a uber drivers life
Agree
As an Uber driver anytime I get a rider to certain location in New York I turn my app off and drive straight back to Manhattan or safer spot over night If I pick up I chose people with good rating if I already pick up I Check the rate if it’s bad I cancel that ride .If you called me and argue before I get to you I cancel that ride .We have to protect ourselfves since Uber and Tlc don’t do enough for us
@mabodi1 🙏🏼
This is so sad. He was working and then his life ended so tragically. His family will now be mourning at the start of a new year 💔
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