Devin Powell accused of killing Lyft driver Anthony Garland, then driving to household perform: report

An Indianapolis man gunned down a Lyft driver earlier than stealing his automobile to drive to a household perform in northern Indiana, in line with police and a report.

Devin Powell, 24, was arrested and charged within the murder of the ride-share driver after Powell allegedly shot and killed the person, Indianapolis Metro police mentioned in an announcement Friday.

The sufferer, recognized as 34-year-old Anthony Garland by Fox 59, was discovered with a gunshot wound to the top and different gunshot wounds to his physique. He was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

Powell admitted to investigators he shot Garland after utilizing his Lyft account to name for the experience within the white 2013 GMC Acadia, Fox 59 reported, citing court docket paperwork. He claimed to police he solely shot the driving force as a result of Garland tried to “screw him over and take his cash,” data reportedly point out.

Paperwork additionally state Powell alleged Garland circled and tried to seize cash from his hand, calling the taking pictures self-defense a number of instances, Fox 59 reported.

He confessed to dumping Garland’s physique on the facet of the street, police reportedly documented.

After stealing the Acadia, he instructed police he purchased new seat covers, vacuumed up shell casings, modified garments after which drove to a household perform with the stolen experience, in line with Fox 59.

Powell initially mentioned he noticed the automobile door open with the engine working as he was strolling and determined to drive away in it, solely to later uncover a person was discovered lifeless close to the Acadia, earlier than admitting to the taking pictures, Fox 59 reported.

Detectives knew he ordered the experience from Garland, Fox 59 reported.

Garland was discovered on the facet the street and was later recognized from a lacking individuals investigation that was additionally underway, police mentioned. His spouse reported him lacking the evening earlier than he was discovered Thursday morning, Fox 59 reported.

The sufferer’s automobile was noticed in Merrillville, Indiana later that day with Powell in possession of it, in line with authorities.

The experience share firm was instrumental within the murder probe, police mentioned.

Powell was preliminarily charged with homicide and theft, police mentioned.