FORT LAUDERDALE – The driver of a stolen automobile acquired into a standoff with a Fort Lauderdale law enforcement SWAT team immediately after he refused to get out of the auto.
In accordance to police, just after 4 a.m. they obtained word of a carjacking in the 1200 block of Northeast 11th Avenue. Minutes later on, the car or truck was noticed in the vicinity of NW 13th Avenue and Powerline Highway. The driver refused to pull over and there was a short pursuit.
Law enforcement ended up able to halt the car at NE 13th Avenue and NE 4th Avenue but then the driver refused to get out. A SWAT group was called in. After keeping officers at bay, law enforcement mentioned the driver in the end surrendered and was taken into custody.
The individual who was carjacked sustained injuries and was taken to Broward Wellness Professional medical Center for therapy.
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