‘We want justice’: vigil for slain Uber driver

EVANSTON — Friends and family of an Uber driver who was shot and killed last week on the city’s South Side gathered Saturday in Evanston to remember him and honor his life.

Thirty-six-year-old Caron Arterbury worked as a construction worker and drove Uber. Last Saturday, November 5, Arterbury was driving an Uber when he picked up a 24-year-old passenger.

As Arterberry approached the 8000 block of South Jeffrey Boulevard, another vehicle pulled up behind them. Police said two men got out of that vehicle and opened fire, killing Arterbury and injuring his rider.

“We want justice for Caron,” said Lori Osborne, Caron’s cousin. “Kerron was the kind of guy you wouldn’t think that would happen to him.”

A funeral is planned for next Saturday in Arterbury.

Police said they do not have anyone in custody, but if you or someone you know has information that could lead to a breakthrough in this case, anonymous tips can be posted at cpdtip.com.