URBANA, Ill. — Jaheim Dyer, 17, of Champaign has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in the January shooting of Lyft driver Kristian Philpotts according to the News-Gazette.
On January 12, 2022, vet student Kristian Philpotts was shot while driving for Lyft.
The News-Gazette said that both Dyer and Fenderson have agreed to testify against a third teen involved in the shooting, Tyjohn Williams. Authorities believe that Williams, who's currently awaiting trial, was the shooter.
29-year-old Kristian Philpotts was driving for Lyft to raise money for his veterinary education. His family established a scholarship fund in his honor for veterinary students.
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