Chicago crime: Joshua Walked to be sentenced in 2021 shooting death of Uber driver Javier Ramos in North Lawndale
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Thursday, June 5, 2025 1:06PM

Uber driver fatally shot while trying to fight off carjacker, family says

Javier Ramos’ family said the Uber driver was killed while fighting back when a passenger tried to carjack him early Tuesday morning in North Lawndale.

CHICAGO (WLS) — A man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2021 shooting death of a Chicago Uber driver.

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In March 2021, Javier Ramos was killed after they say investigators told them he fought back when a passenger tried to carjack him on the city’s West Side. During the attack, he was shot in the head and face.

Nearly four years after his shooting death, a Joshua Walker pleaded guilty in February to carjacking and weapons charges related to the deadly attack.

Walker was expected to be sentenced on Thursday. Prosecutors are asking the judge for a total of 122 months in jail.

Edmond Harris is facing charges for firing the deadly shots. He is expected to go to trial in April 2026.

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Javier Ramos' family said the Uber driver was killed while fighting back when a passenger tried to carjack him early Tuesday morning in North Lawndale.

Javier Ramos’ family said the Uber driver was killed while fighting back when a passenger tried to carjack him early Tuesday morning in North Lawndale.

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