Man Arrested After Uber Eats Driver Shot in Southwest Dade
Deputies discovered a stash of narcotics and cash during the arrest of a 33-year-old man on Monday evening.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Violence
An Uber Eats driver was treated at South Miami Hospital after being shot by a man he encountered during a delivery in Southwest Miami-Dade. Deputies later took the suspect, 33-year-old Khuslen Saruultuya, into custody at his residence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers faced by gig workers operating in the area. Authorities are currently processing the evidence recovered from the scene, which included a significant amount of narcotics and cash.
Deputies seized $11,394 in cash along with an assortment of narcotics following the arrest. The victim sustained a 2-inch head wound during the encounter, though the full extent of the recovery remains under clinical evaluation.
The players
Khuslen Saruultuya
The 33-year-old man charged with attempted felony murder and multiple drug offenses.
The details
Saruultuya allegedly confronted the driver after the victim returned to an apartment complex to retrieve a phone number, roughly 50 minutes after his initial delivery. The suspect reportedly chased the driver while pointing a firearm, eventually causing a head wound and a grazing injury to the victim. Deputies arrested Saruultuya at his apartment, where they found a room dedicated to processing drugs including cocaine, MDMA, and psilocybin.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The food delivery occurred early Monday morning.
October 12, 2026: Deputies took Saruultuya into custody on Monday evening.
Beyond the 305
This case follows the investigative patterns established by the 2023 Miami-Dade Police Department narcotics task force protocols for processing residential drug labs. The scale of the seizure aligns with recent trends in regional drug trafficking enforcement efforts.
Residents in Southwest Miami-Dade may see an increased law enforcement presence while the investigation into the apartment's contents continues. Neighbors should report any suspicious activity to the local precinct as authorities finalize their processing of the site.
The takeaway
The charges filed include attempted felony murder and aggravated battery, marking a serious escalation in violence involving delivery personnel. Keep an eye on local court filings to see how the trafficking charges proceed as the state builds its case.
Further reading
For more on local safety and regional investigations, visit the Drug Crime section.
