Police identify suspect in killing of NYC Uber driver on New Year’s Day

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Detectives Identify Suspect in Deadly NYC Uber Driver Shooting

A man has been identified as a suspect in the fatal shooting of an Uber driver who was working late on New Year's Day, marking the city's first reported homicide of 2026. Ehinel Troncoso, 24, is wanted by police for his connection to 55-year-old Issa Mbolo-Isac's death.

According to authorities, two men approached Mbolo-Isac's vehicle near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in Mount Hope around 7 a.m. on January 1st. When the driver tried to drive away, the men shot at his car, striking him in the head and killing him instantly. The victims' family was reportedly in shock.

Eyewitnesses describe Mbolo-Isac as a kind-hearted person who only gave of himself. Friends say he was one of the kindest people they've ever known, often going out of his way to help others. In fact, Mbolo-Isac's friend Mansour Massamba claimed that the driver never had a problem with anyone and was always willing to work late-night shifts without hesitation.

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers has put up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the suspects' arrest, which is the largest they've ever offered. Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the case.

This deadly shooting marks a disturbing trend for taxi drivers in NYC. Massamba warned that taxi drivers are often targeted by violent individuals trying to provoke them. The NYPD has urged anyone with information about Mbolo-Isac's killing to come forward.

Anyone with tips can call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit their information online.
 
Ugh, this is so not what I want to wake up to on a new year 🤕... Reminds me of that time in 2015 when a taxi driver was stabbed and killed in LA, it was such a senseless tragedy 😔. These taxi drivers are just trying to make a living, and now they're being targeted like this? It's so frustrating 💔. I hope whoever is behind this gets caught soon... the NYPD needs to step up their game 🚔. And $10,000 reward from the Federation of Taxi Drivers is nice, but what's going to be done to prevent these incidents in the future? 🤦‍♂️
 
Ugh this is just so senseless 🤯 - what's going on with NYC? First, a guy gets murdered in his car, and now they're saying it's happening to taxi drivers too... like, can't we all just get along?! 😕 I have family who loves driving for Uber/lyft, and the thought of them getting hurt is just too much to handle. We need to do something about this! 🚔💸 The NYPD needs to step up their game and catch these guys ASAP. This 10k reward from the taxi drivers is a good start, but it's gotta be more than that... we need real action here 💪
 
just terrible that it had to happen on new year's day, ya know? like, a time for new beginnings and all that, but nope, someone's gotta get shot in the head just to start the year off right 🤕. and the fact that they're targeting taxi drivers is just low, man. i mean, they're just trying to make a living, you know? it's like, can't we all just coexist peacefully for once? 🙄 anyway, $10k reward from the taxi drivers' federation, so hopefully that'll help bring the suspects to justice soon 💼
 
man... this is so crazy 😱. like, how many people gotta die before we do somethin about it? i'm all for taxi drivers bein able to work late shifts without gettin no grief, but at the same time, some ppl got nothin better 2 do than try 2 hurt others 🤯. and now this poor guy Issa Mbolo-Isac is dead 💀. it's just not right. i feel 4 his family & friends who are prob in a world of pain rn 🤕. NYC needs 2 step up its game & make sure these kinds of incidents dont keep happenin 🚔💪
 
What's really going on here? 🤔 I mean, think about it... a 55-year-old man just gets shot and killed by two random dudes who are like "oh let's just shoot some old dude for fun". And what's even crazier is that the cops haven't even made an arrest yet! That's like, huge red flag, right? 🚨 I'm not saying it was a setup or anything (although it kinda feels that way), but come on, something doesn't add up here. Maybe there's more to this story than what we're being told... maybe Issa Mbolo-Isac stumbled upon something he wasn't supposed to know. We just don't have all the facts yet, but I'm keeping a close eye on this one. 😒
 
ugh, this is so messed up 🤕 55 years old just lost his life over something stupid and now innocent ppl are getting targeted because of it... i'm livid that police haven't made any arrests yet 🚔💨 the $10k reward from the taxi drivers federation better be worth it. i hope whoever does get caught gets some serious time behind bars ⏰
 
this is getting out of hand 🚨👮‍♂️ a $10k reward for info? how about protecting these drivers in the first place 💸🚗, it's not like they're asking for much more than that 👊, and yeah, this is a disturbing trend, but what's being done to address it 🤔, just throwing cash at it won't solve anything 🤑
 
omg 🤯 this is so disturbing!! a young man just lost his life because of some psycho who thought it was a good idea to shoot an innocent driver... Issa Mbolo-Isac was literally the definition of kindness and compassion, always willing to help others without expecting anything in return... it's just heartbreaking 😭 that he had to go through this horrific tragedy on new year's day, when all we're supposed to be thinking about is new beginnings and fresh starts...

and now the police are saying that taxi drivers are being targeted by violent individuals?!?! that's just so scary 🚨 it makes you wonder what's going on in people's minds... why do they have to resort to violence like this? can't we all just get along? 🤝 i'm so fed up with these senseless crimes and the lack of progress in solving them...

anyway, $10k reward from the taxi drivers' federation is a good start, but i hope it's not too little for the justice system to take action... and please, NYPD, we need more information about this case ASAP 📝 let's get those suspects caught already!
 
[Image of a shocked expression with a police badge overlay] 🚔😱

[An image of a person holding a " Wanted" sign with a suspect's face Photoshopped into it] 👮‍♂️

[ GIF of a taxi driving away from danger, with a warning label saying "NYC Uber drivers be careful!"] 🚗💥
 
Ugh, this is getting out of hand 🤯... I mean, what's going on in NYC? First, it's a fatal shooting of an Uber driver, and now they're offering a $10k reward? Can't believe the city is still struggling with taxi driver safety issues. It's just so frustrating 😩. And to think, this poor guy was just trying to make a living... kinda like all the other drivers out there who are already stressed about low pay and long hours. Can't we do better than this? 🤦‍♂️
 
🚨💔 This is so sad, a young life lost over something senseless... 😡 2 men, what did they expect? 💸 The reward from the taxi drivers is like $10k, that's crazy! 💰 I'm worried about all these late night workers, especially Uber drivers. They gotta be extra careful now 🚫💪 I don't think we should be targeting anyone for just doing their job... 🤝 The family of the victim sounds amazing, so kind and generous 💕. My sketch:
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We gotta do better, NYC... 🗽️💖
 
[Image of a crying taxi driver with a red "X" marked through it]

omg this is getting too real 🚗💀 like what's next? 🤯

[ GIF of a person being chased by two men ]

also can we talk about the $10k reward tho 💸😳 10k is a LOT, but i guess you gotta do what u gotta do to get info out 👮‍♂️
 
omg u guys, another innocent ppl lost their life 4 no reason 🤕. taxi drivers in nyc r really getting a raw deal here. they work late hrs, drive ppl arond all night, and this is the thanks they get? being targeted by bad ppl who just wanna cause trouble 🚗😡. NYPD gotta step up their game here! 10k reward from taxi drivers federation, that's a good start, but u need more concrete actions taken 💸👮‍♂️
 
I think the real victims here are the taxi drivers themselves, always working late-night shifts for minimal pay 🤑. If they were to unionize and demand better wages and benefits, maybe we wouldn't see as many incidents like this. And what's with the NYPD just leaving a $10k reward out in the open? That's basically putting a neon sign on a wanted poster 🤦‍♂️. Just saying.
 
omg this is so sad 🤕, just a guy trying to make a living as an Uber driver and gets shot in the head, it's crazy! i feel for his family, they must be devastated 😔. i hope the police catch these guys soon and bring them to justice 💥. it's like, why do people have to resort to violence? 🤷‍♀️ taxi drivers are just trying to make a living, they're not hurting anyone. we need to look out for each other more, you know? 🤝
 
omg this is so scary!!! i was just thinking the other day how taxi drivers have it rough in nyc... they work late hours and are already stressed out, then to have someone try to kill them on new years day? 🤯 that's just heartbreaking for issa mbolo-isac's family and friends. 10k reward from the taxi federation is a good start but i hope they catch those suspects soon! the nypd needs to step up their game too, it's not right that taxi drivers are being targeted like this 💔
 
Ugh, this is just getting crazy 😩. I mean, a guy gets shot in his own car while driving home from work on New Year's Day? It's like the whole city is losing its mind 🤯. I feel for the driver's family, man. They must be going through hell right now 💔. And $10,000 reward from the taxi drivers is just amazing - hopefully they get some real leads and catch these guys soon 👮‍♂️💪
 
.. this is just another example of how the system is failing our citizens 🚔💀. I mean, think about it - a young man working late-night shifts, barely making ends meet, and still choosing to help others out of kindness. But what's being done by our city officials to protect these drivers? Not enough, if you ask me 💸.

And let's be real, this isn't just about one individual or a random act of violence 🤯. This is a symptom of a larger issue - the lack of affordable housing and decent jobs for working-class people 🏙️. If we want to reduce crime and improve public safety, we need to address these systemic problems head-on 💪.

The NYPD's urging people to come forward with tips just puts the blame on the victim again 🤷‍♂️. We need more community support and resources for drivers like Issa Mbolo-Isac, not just empty promises of a reward 🤑. It's time for real change in NYC 👊.
 
Ugh, just great 🙄, another New Year and already we're losing lives over nothing 😔. I mean, who shoots an Uber driver for trying to do his job? It's like, hello, he's not even getting paid enough 😂. And now the NYPD is on high alert, but still no arrests? Come on, 24 hours and zilch 🕰️. The reward's nice, I guess 💸, but a $10k isn't gonna bring back Issa Mbolo-Isac or any of those other drivers who are probably out there driving for their lives 🚗💣.
 
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