DeAndre Griggs Indicted in Cleveland Uber Driver Shooting Case

An 18-year-old Garfield Heights man has been indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury on multiple charges related to the shooting of a rideshare driver in Cleveland, according to court records and local news reports.

DeAndre Griggs faces charges including attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault, two counts of aggravated robbery, one count of robbery, and one count of grand theft of a motor vehicle, as stated in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court documents [1]. The indictment follows an incident on Tuesday, April 7, when officers responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of East 147th Street around 10:28 p.m. [1].

Upon arrival, police found a 41-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment and underwent surgery [3]. Authorities reported that the victim’s vehicle was taken during the incident but was later recovered [1].

Investigators said a doorbell camera video captured the attack, and a witness reported seeing someone in all black exit the passenger side of the vehicle, fire a shot, push the victim aside, and drive off in the truck [3]. Police later found the abandoned vehicle nearby.

A key breakthrough in the case came when officers noticed a notification on the victim’s phone from Uber indicating “your pickup location is ahead” near East 146th Street and Spear Avenue. This led them to contact Uber and identify the victim as a rideshare driver [1].

Griggs was arrested at his Garfield Heights home on Wednesday, April 8, and officers recovered a gun at the time of arrest, which is being tested to determine if it was used in the shooting [3]. He has been issued a no-contact order with the victim.

On Friday, April 10, a Cleveland judge set a $150,000 bond for Griggs [4]. He is scheduled to appear in court for an arraignment hearing on May 5 at 8:30 a.m. [1].

Key Takeaways

• DeAndre Griggs, 18, of Garfield Heights, has been indicted on multiple felony charges in connection with the shooting of an Uber driver in Cleveland.
• The incident occurred on April 7, 2025, in the 3400 block of East 147th Street.
• The victim, a 41-year-old rideshare driver, was shot in the face and underwent surgery.
• Evidence including doorbell camera footage and a witness account helped identify the suspect.
• Griggs was arrested on April 8 and is being held on a $150,000 bond ahead of his May 5 arraignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What charges is DeAndre Griggs facing?

Griggs has been indicted on one count of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault, two counts of aggravated robbery, one count of robbery, and one count of grand theft of a motor vehicle [1].

When and where did the shooting occur?

The shooting took place on Tuesday, April 7, around 10:28 p.m. In the 3400 block of East 147th Street in Cleveland [1].

Was the victim identified as an Uber driver?

Yes, police determined the victim was a rideshare driver after seeing a Uber notification on his phone and contacting the company [1].

What is the current status of DeAndre Griggs?

Griggs was arrested on April 8, is being held on a $150,000 bond, and is scheduled for arraignment on May 5 at 8:30 a.m. [1] [4].