Nude Man Shot By Rideshare Driver After Attacking Woman

 

A rideshare driver shot a nude man who was allegedly assaulting a woman in a quiet neighborhood in Stanton, Orange County, on Sunday night. The incident occurred on the 7000 block of Custer Way shortly before 8 p.m.

Witnesses reported seeing the man assaulting a woman through their windows. One neighbor, upon rushing outside, observed the assailant punching a rideshare driver’s vehicle. The man was completely nude during the altercation.

Video footage from the scene showed an SUV with its passenger door and hatch open, surrounded by evidence markers.

A woman who requested anonymity mentioned hearing the rideshare driver warn the attacker with a potential warning shot and a shout to stop. This was followed by a second gunshot.

The rideshare driver called 911 immediately to report the shooting, which he described as self-defense. Authorities from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded promptly. The woman who was attacked received treatment for her injuries at the scene, while the assailant was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition.

The rideshare driver cooperated with investigators and was released after being interviewed.