Woman gunned down while riding in Uber on Lindbergh Drive in Buckhead identified

Woman targeted, killed while taking Uber ride in Buckhead
Published: May. 30, 2023 at 6:05 AM EDT|Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Officials have identified the woman gunned down while riding in the backseat of a rideshare as 31-year-old Teisha Brewley.

According to investigators, Brewley was riding in the back of a black Cadillac SUV when someone shot into the vehicle.

In the 911 call, a man is heard repeatedly saying “somebody shot in my car.” The man, who is believed to be the rideshare driver, frantically tells dispatch he is on Lindbergh Drive and Adina Drive.

LISTEN: 911 calls reveal moments after woman shot in Uber on Lindbergh Drive

Atlanta police believe Brewley was targeted. Deputy Chief Charles Hampton, Jr. said more than one gun was fired, but they are not sure if there was an exchange of gunfire. More than one vehicle was involved, and one is described as possibly a light-colored sedan.

Police say they’re working to determine whether this shooting is connected to another shooting nearby at Buford Highway and Lenox Road.

An Uber spokesperson released a statement on the incident.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Atlanta Police Department or Crime Stoppers.