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John Lucas

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Monday morning in Tempe, Arizona, 51-year-old John Lucas, a male Lyft driver, began his workday, picking up two passengers for a ride to the nearby town of Guadalupe. The trip took a tragic turn on September 22, 2025, when he was shot and killed by one of his passengers in what authorities believe was an attempted robbery of his vehicle. Friends and family described Lucas as a beloved dog lover, an avid tennis player, and a person with a personality larger than life. He was known for his ki ...Read More
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  • https://www.azfamily.com: Court docs reveal motive behind deadly Lyft driver shooting in Guadalupe
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    Victim Details

    John Lucas

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Tempe

    AZ

    2025-09-22

    51

    John

    Lucas

    11/27/2025

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