Mom of 3 Is Allegedly Shot Dead by Woman in Backseat of Uber After the Two Got into an Argument

Mar. 15, 2025

Gladys Yvette Borcela.Photo: GoFundMe

Harrell and Borcela were reportedly in a packed Uber with five other passengers when Harrell allegedly grabbed a gun out of her purse and shot Borcela.

According to the outlet, the Uber driver stopped the vehicle immediately following the shooting, and six passengers — including Harrell — fled the scene. Borcela reportedly did not make it out of the vehicle.

She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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When the venue closed, a group of individuals, including Borcela and Harrell, ordered an Uber. While seated in the same row, the two women began to argue, according to the outlet.

The witness said Harrell moved to the front of the SUV, faced the other passengers and allegedly shouted, “You don’t want this; you don’t want me to go in my purse,” the station reports, citing the warrant.

Harrell allegedly then reached into her purse and fired off a single shot at Borcela, killing her.

Jail records indicate Harrell has been charged with second-degree murder. She is currently being held without bond.

It wasn’t immediately clear if she retained an attorney to comment on her behalf or entered a plea to the charge.

source: people.com