17-165 Detectives Investigate Shooting That Injured Uber Driver In Unincorporated Clearwater

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
Investigative Operations Bureau
- Robbery & Homicide Unit

Terence Baxter (Victim – Injured)
DOB: 05/20/1984
Address: 1415 Gulf Stream Circle, Brandon
Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

What:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery & Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting that injured an Uber driver in unincorporated Clearwater.

When:
The victim was found by deputies at about 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

Where:
The victim was found in his vehicle near the intersection of Ulmerton Road and 40^th Street North in unincorporated Clearwater.

Why/How:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery & Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting that injured an Uber driver in unincorporated Clearwater.

According to detectives, at about 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, deputies found a damaged 2012 Chevrolet Malibu in the construction area near the intersection of Ulmerton Road and 40^th Street North in unincorporated Clearwater.

Deputies stopped to check the vehicle and found, 33-year-old Terence Baxter, unresponsive in the front driver seat.  Deputies determined Baxter was having a medical issue and called paramedics to the scene.

Paramedics responded and transported Baxter to Bayfront Medical Center hospital for a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

Detectives say Baxter later informed deputies that he had been “jumped”.

Detectives confirm Baxter is employed as an Uber driver and he was on duty at the time of the incident.

There is no information on a suspect at this time.

The investigation continues.