Female taxi driver fatally shot in suspected robbery

CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) – Police say a man has been arrested after a female taxi driver was fatally shot in suburban Atlanta.

Local news media report DeKalb County police say the man was taken into custody Sunday morning after the death of Luz Mariana Matheu. The 36-year-old Matheu was found with a gunshot wound to the head and behind the wheel of her cab Saturday night.

Matheu worked for the OK Taxi company.

The name of the suspect has not been released.

Police believe Matheu was robbed at gunpoint after picking up the suspect at a nearby store.

Police are still investigating.

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