Crime
Khayla Dawson murdered her Uber driver Jeremy Campbell and dumped his body in a field
Authorities in Colorado have arrested and charged 27-year-old Khayla Dawson, a former collegiate and Olympic trial shot put athlete, in connection with the murder of Uber driver Jeremy Campbell, 38, of Colorado Springs.
The shocking incident occurred in October 2025 and has left the local community stunned.
According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, Dawson allegedly ordered an Uber late in the evening, telling investigators she โfelt cooped upโ and wanted to go for a โjoy ride.โ
The driver assigned to pick her up was Jeremy Campbell โ a 38-year-old husband and father who worked for Uber to support his family while managing limited mobility from partial paralysis.
Once inside Campbellโs vehicle, investigators say Dawson brought with her a large butcher knife from her apartment.
During the ride, she allegedly attacked Campbell from the back seat, stabbing him multiple times.
Authorities believe Campbell tried to defend himself but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
Police allege that Dawson then drove Campbellโs vehicle to a nearby rural area, where she dumped his body in a field before returning to her apartment in the stolen car.
Upon arriving home, she reportedly hid Campbellโs wallet and the carโs key fob inside a box of dryer sheets, attempting to conceal evidence.
When Campbell failed to return home, his family reported him missing. His body was discovered the following day in a field on the outskirts of Colorado Springs. Detectives traced the vehicleโs GPS data and quickly identified Dawson as the last passenger he had transported.
Upon questioning, Dawson initially claimed that Campbell had attempted to assault her, stating that she acted in self-defense.
However, investigators found no evidence supporting her account. Instead, the forensic evidence and timeline of events reportedly point toward a premeditated act.
Authorities also confirmed that Dawson had no prior relationship or connection with Campbell before ordering the ride.
Khayla Dawson has been formally charged with:
- First-Degree Murder
- Aggravated Robbery
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
She remains in custody at the El Paso County Jail without bond pending her preliminary hearing.
Jeremy Campbell was a well-loved member of his community โ described by friends and family as a devoted father and hardworking individual who overcame physical challenges to provide for his loved ones.
He had limited mobility due to a prior medical condition but continued to work full-time as an Uber driver to support his two young children.
The murder has sparked outrage and disbelief across Colorado Springs, with community members organizing vigils and fundraisers in memory of Campbell.
A family spokesperson shared in a statement:
โJeremy was a kind, patient, and loving person who would have done anything for his family. His life was senselessly taken by an act of pure violence. We are devastated and praying for justice.โ
The Colorado Springs Police Department and the District Attorneyโs Office continue to investigate, with prosecutors indicating that the case will be pursued as a premeditated homicide.
Officials are urging the public to avoid speculation as the investigation progresses, and they have assured Campbellโs family that โevery effort will be made to bring the perpetrator to justice.โ
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA โ A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple Universityโs campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple Universityโs Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
โThe loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victimโs family and loved ones.โ
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victimโs last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individualโs involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.