Statement From Ray Middleman, Attorney for Yellow Cab Company on Hill District Fatal Shooting Incident

PITTSBURGH, March 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We are deeply concerned about this incident and all of those involved. We are attempting to get more information and will cooperate with the Pittsburgh Police in their investigation of this tragic situation.

We understand an attempted robbery by a Yellow Cab passenger in the Hill District resulted in the passenger being shot and killed by the cab driver who was also injured and hospitalized.

There are many questions to be answered and at this time there is very little information.

Yellow Cab is a division of the Pittsburgh Transportation Group and the drivers are independent contractors and not employees of the company.

For Information:

Dave Kosick (412) 215-1360

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Pittsburgh Transportation Group

CONTACT: Dave Kosick, +1-412-215-1360, for Pittsburgh Transportation
Group

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