Police: Suspect Tried to Run Over Lauderhill Officer, Woman Multiple Times After Crash in Sunrise; Victims in Stable Condition
Incident Overview
A horrific incident occurred in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday night, where a suspect, 27-year-old Terence Eugene Powell Jr., allegedly attempted to run over a Lauderhill police officer and a pedestrian multiple times after a car crash.
The Incident
According to Lauderhill Police, Officer [Name] was working an investigation in the 8200 block of Sunset Strip when Powell’s vehicle struck the police cruiser. The officer stepped out of his car to assess the damage, and that’s when Powell allegedly took aim at the officer with his car.
Dash Camera Video
Dash camera video shows Powell turning around and attempting to run over the officer and a pedestrian who had stopped to help. When he was unsuccessful the first time, he tried again. The officer was critically injured, with broken bones, severe road rash, and is lucky to be alive today.
The Suspect’s Actions
Powell tried to run over the officer and the pedestrian a third time before speeding away. He was stopped just a few miles down the road by responding police officers and was arrested.
Victims’ Condition
The injured officer and the female pedestrian were rushed to the hospital and are currently in stable condition.
Charges and Arrest
Powell is behind bars at the Broward County Jail, facing multiple charges, including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Reactions and Concerns
"This officer was critically injured, run over multiple times, has broken bones, has severe road rash all over his body and is lucky to be alive today," said Rod Skirvin, President of the Broward County Police Benevolent Association. "Hopefully he will recover, but he has a long road of recovery because of the extensive nature of his injuries."
Conclusion
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the risks and dangers that law enforcement officers face every day. It is essential for us to come together as a community to support our brave men and women in blue.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened during the incident?
- A suspect, Terence Eugene Powell Jr., allegedly attempted to run over a Lauderhill police officer and a pedestrian multiple times after a car crash.
- What were the charges against the suspect?
- Attempted murder of a law enforcement officer
- What is the condition of the victims?
- The injured officer and the female pedestrian are in stable condition.
- What is the current status of the suspect?
- He is behind bars at the Broward County Jail.
