Woman Who Ordered Uber At 3:30am Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds, Driver Arrested

• Thirty-year-old Chanti Dixon went missing on Sunday, September 8 after ordering an Uber from her workplace
• Francisco Valadez has been arrested and questioned after he was linked to the murder of the woman
• Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey has condemned the incident, describing it as disgusting and disturbing

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Indianapolis police are investigating the murder of a 30-year-old woman whose body was discovered near woods in a residential area of Indianapolis.

Chanti Dixon had ordered an Uber at 3.30am on Sunday, September 8, from her workplace, but her family did not hear from her again until the following day, prompting them to report her missing.

ABC News reported that Dixon was found with a gunshot wound to the left side of her head, and two of her cell phones were also recovered nearby, according to the affidavit.

"This is disgusting. It's disturbing. No one deserves to be treated this way in our community," Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey stated while condemning the act.

He expressed relief that the suspect was apprehended quickly to prevent further violence.

Uber driver allegedly admits killing Dixon

The Uber driver, 29-year-old Francisco Valadez, was traced, arrested, and brought into custody.

WISH-TV added that after initially providing conflicting accounts, Valadez allegedly confessed to shooting Dixon in his car while attempting to engage in sexual activity with her, according to the affidavit.

An Uber spokesperson expressed sympathy for Dixon’s family.

"Our hearts break for Dixon's family and loved ones. The details of this act of violence are atrocious, and we will assist Indianapolis police however we can as they continue to investigate," read their statement in part.

Valadez has been banned from using Uber.

Bomet woman arrested over death of 2 daughters

In other news, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested a mother of five after exhuming the bodies of her two daughters.

Preliminary investigations suggest that she had been missing for two weeks before neighbours found a shallow grave in a nearby tea plantation.

Area chief Lenny Kirui confirmed that a manhunt is underway for the man who was living together with the woman, as he is believed to be involved in the twins' murders.

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