Balloon launch honors woman allegedly murdered by Indiana Uber driver

INDIANAPOLIS – Family, friends and community members gathered today to honor Chanti Dixon, who was allegedly murdered by her Uber driver earlier this week.

Her relatives wore red and brought red, silver and white balloons to honor Dixon.

On Monday, IMPD officers were called to the 1900 block of Earhart Street for a report of a dead person.

They found 30-year-old Dixon in the 1800 block of Wagner Street. She had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

According to IMPD, Dixon was reported missing earlier in the day.

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According to preliminary court documents, the 29-year-old Uber driver told police different stories before finally admitting to shooting Dixon in the back seat of his car.

According to court documents, the Uber driver also admitted to sexually harassing her.

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Chanti's family says they are still coming to terms with the loss, but they have a great support system and their village will help them get through the situation.

“My daughter has been a shining star on this earth since she was born,” said Rise Dixon. “Even as a little girl, she was caring and loving. She was a true friend to everyone, even when she was old enough to make friends.”

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Dixon's mother says her daughter meant a lot to her community and it says a lot that so many people were there for her.

“I was just happy that she was able to physically experience love again because I know she's here watching,” said Rise Dixon, Chanti Dixon's mother.