SAN ANTONIO – A man was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted for the 2023 murder of an Uber driver.
Dominique Croom was found guilty on Feb. 6 of killing Robert Diaz, , following a week-long trial where he stood expressionless as the verdict was read while Diaz’s family cried and embraced in relief.
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The deadly shooting happened on March 9, 2023 near the intersection of Gibbs Sprawl Road and Castle Cross Drive on the city’s Northeast Side.
Officers found Diaz unresponsive inside his vehicle. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
Investigators determined Diaz had been working as an Uber driver at the time and was transporting Croom when the shooting occurred. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a person flee the vehicle, and video evidence later helped lead to Croom’s arrest seven days after the killing.
Evidence presented in court included surveillance video showing Diaz picking up a passenger near a Best Western, testimony about blood found in the back seat of the vehicle, and items recovered from Croom, including clothing and a phone linked to him.
Following the sentencing, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales emphasized the impact of the crime and the outcome of the case, stating, “Robert Diaz was going about his day, working to earn a living, when his life was taken. Our office is committed to seeking justice for victims and their families, and this case reflects that commitment.”