Murder charge against Phoebe Copas dropped after her death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso District Attorney James Montoya filed a motion to dismiss the case against Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of shooting Uber driver Daniel Piedra in June 2023.
Copas, who Montoya says died after a medical episode in March, had been charged with the June 2023 murder of Daniel Piedra. Piedra was serving as Copas' Uber driver when investigators say she shot him. Copas had claimed self-defense when she was arrested.
Montoya announced the news at a press conference today. Montoya gathered Piedra's family at the news conference. He then provided the family with an opportunity to give their victim impact statements.
