Fort Wayne, Indiana – A man who opened fire on an Uber carrying his pregnant girlfriend as she tried to get away from him after a heated argument has learned his punishment, bringing closure to a case that shocked the community earlier this year.
Authorities said Michael Ward, who admitted to firing multiple rounds from an AR-style rifle at the vehicle on April 17, has been sentenced to six years in prison. The incident unfolded just before 8:55 a.m., moments after the woman attempted to flee the home in a rideshare vehicle.
She told investigators she feared for her life, especially after Ward allegedly warned her, “I’m going to get my gun and cash out,” a statement police said amounted to a direct threat. As she entered the Uber, Ward reportedly retrieved his weapon and opened fire.
Incident Overview
Police reports and a probable cause affidavit state that Ward had been sitting in a Buick LeSabre when the Uber—a Jeep Wrangler—arrived to pick up his girlfriend. As soon as the vehicle pulled in, Ward allegedly stepped out, armed himself, and pointed the rifle at both the driver and his girlfriend…