Florida man arrested after alleged attack in shared Uber over space
The gist
A 60-year-old Florida man was arrested after allegedly battering a fellow passenger in a shared Uber over space.
The dispute began in the car and ended at a Walmart.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a Walmart in Ocala, Florida, after a report of a disturbance and spoke with 60-year-old Burton McDonald and the 65-year-old victim.
- recentlyThe victim said he and McDonald argued over the amount of space his items were taking up in the shared Uber ride, after which McDonald allegedly battered him.
- recentlyMcDonald was held at the Marion County Jail with a $1,000 bond; online records show he is scheduled to appear in court in November.