Robert Johnson III was shot and captured by police in Houston on Tuesday morning after being on the run for roughly six months. He was wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a year-old passenger in Plano in July as he drove for Uber.
According to investigators, thenyear-old Johnson picked up an unaccompanied year-old from a medical care facility in Frisco on July 9.
Police said Johnson pulled off the road in Plano during the trip and sexually assaulted the child. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he was taken into custody by Plano police on July The Collin County Sheriff's Office said Johnson removed his court-ordered electronic monitor in August and went on the run.
According to the sheriff, investigators actively searched for Johnson for months, "exhausting all other leads," before issuing a "Be On the Lookout" alert on social media on January The sheriff said numerous tips were received from the public and investigators with the Gang and Habitual Offender Strike Team worked with the U.
As officers attempted to take him into custody a shooting occurred, the sheriff said. Johnson was the only person injured. The sheriff said he is expected to survive and may face additional charges.
