In a shocking turn of events, an 81-year-old man from Ohio has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a 61-year-old Uber driver. The incident occurred on March 25, and newly released bodycam footage reveals the elderly man's dazed and confused state when police arrived at the scene.

According to reports, William Brock let out a sigh of relief as Clark County Sheriff's deputies arrived at his home following the fatal incident. Brock explained to the officers that he believed he was a victim of a scam. He claimed that he had received multiple calls demanding $12,000 to free his nephew from jail, with threats made against him and his family if he did not comply.

In the bodycam footage, an exasperated Brock can be seen attempting to explain the situation to the deputies. He admitted that he had suspected it was a scam due to receiving different names and stories from the caller. However, it was clear that he was still processing the events that had transpired.

Dashcam video from the Uber driver's vehicle provided crucial evidence of the encounter. It showed Brock confront the driver, brandishing a handgun, while she desperately pleaded for him to stop. The audio captured her intentions to call the police before Brock allegedly fired at her. Shockingly, it was revealed that Brock only called 911 after shooting the driver, leaving her injured and unable to escape.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office stated that the Uber driver, identified as Loletha Hall, posed no threat or harm to Brock during the confrontation. She was found to be unarmed, suffering from medical conditions, and had solely asked about the package she was sent to retrieve through the Uber app.

Due to the lack of an active threat from Hall and Brock's failure to contact authorities before resorting to violence, the 81-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder. Additionally, he faces charges of felonious assault and kidnapping. Brock pleaded not guilty to the charges in Clark County court on Wednesday, and he was subsequently released on $200,000 bail.

Authorities have been working to track down the scammer responsible for manipulating Brock. The investigation has led them to believe that the scammer was calling from Canada, possibly using a burner phone to avoid detection.

This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by scams and the importance of staying vigilant. The case will continue to be investigated as law enforcement works to ensure justice is served for the slain Uber driver and her grieving family.