Northern Ohio Man Pleads Guilty in Lyft Driver’s Death
A northern Ohio man, Derrek Dove of Garfield Heights, has pleaded guilty to murder and aggravated robbery in connection with the death of Lyft driver Antoine Latham. Latham was found shot in his car in February and later died from…
Dayton, OH, September 24, 2026 —
Derrek Dove, a resident of Garfield Heights in northern Ohio, has entered a guilty plea in connection with the death of Lyft driver Antoine Latham. Dove pleaded guilty to charges of murder and aggravated robbery.
The case stems from an incident in February, when Antoine Latham was discovered having sustained gunshot wounds while inside his vehicle. Latham was later pronounced dead due to his injuries.
Details regarding the specific timeline of events leading up to the shooting, the circumstances of the aggravated robbery, or the exact date of Latham’s death after being found have not been provided in the available information. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. Further court proceedings are anticipated to determine sentencing and other legal resolutions related to Dove’s guilty plea.
The investigation into the incident and the subsequent legal proceedings are ongoing. The outcome of these proceedings will follow established legal protocols. This case highlights the risks associated with certain professions and the legal consequences for violent crimes.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooke Jones, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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