Rideshare driver arrested for shooting passenger in Midtown Atlanta

Fight over fare ends in shooting in Midtown

A rideshare driver is in custody accused of shooting a passenger near Atlantic Station during a fight over the fare.

ATLANTA - A rideshare driver is in police custody accused of shooting a passenger in Midtown Atlanta.

Officers tell FOX 5 the shooting happened near 18th Street inside Atlantic Station. 

What we know:

Authorities say they were called to the area at around 2:30 a.m. on Monday.

According to investigators, the situation began when a 26-year-old malepassenger in a rideshare got into an argument with the driver over the fare.

The argument escalated and ended with the driver firing a shot, hitting the passenger, officials say.

The shooting scene at Atlantic Station.

Medics transported the passenger to Grady Memorial Hospital. The man was alert and breathing at the time of transport. 

The driver of the rideshare has been identified as Robert Wallace. Authorities say Wallace was taken into custody and charges are pending.  

What we don't know:

Officials have not released the identity of the victim at this time.

What you can do:

 If you have any information that could help with the investigation, call the Atlanta Police Department.