NEWPORT NEWS - A cab driver was shot to death in the southeastern section of Newport News late last night.Police have identified the man as a Mohammed "Mike" Laktami, a 32-year-old native of Morocco who has been legally living in the United States for two years. Police spokesman Harold Eley said Laktami had been "working in Virginia to support his family at home in Morocco," and that he began driving a cab in Newport News two months ago.Eley said officers responded to a call at 10:30 p.m. Sunday reporting a North End cab sitting in the roadway at the intersection of 20th Street and Marshall Avenue. They found Laktami, who had been shot one time in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Eley said Laktami had picked up at fare at 18th Street and was taking the person to 28th Street. Police believe the motive was robbery but are still investigating other possibilities. There was no information about suspects.http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-now-cabbie.n24,0,6134802.story//en.yabiladi.com/topics/police-identify-moroccan-driver-killed-44-2827572-2827572.html#msg-2827572 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:03:53 +0200 Phorum 5.2.15