
Chaos erupted in Lauderhill late Monday evening when a man became the victim of a violent carjacking, which left him shot and rushed to the hospital. Lauderhill Police responded to reports of gunfire and a stolen vehicle near Northwest 58th Avenue and 17th Street at approximately 9:40 p.m., as per WSVN. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transported with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, police said.
The situation took a turn when Lauderhill law enforcement officials arrested 21-year-old Josiah E. Bennett, along with a minor girl in connection to the crime. Investigations led to the recovery of the victim's 2019 Blue Hyundai Elantra and a firearm presumed to have been used in the shooting. According to Local10, Bennett is facing armed carjacking and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charges, while the girl has been charged with tampering with physical evidence. The exact age of the minor has not been released.
During an investigation that unfolded rapidly, both Bennett and the minor girl confessed to their roles in the Monday night mayhem, authorities stated. The man's swift hospitalization reflects the urgent response of rescue services to the violent encounter, underscoring the unpredictable dangers that inhabitants of Lauderhill sometimes face.
While the shooting victim continues to recover, police are diligently working to piece together this harrowing event. Anyone with information that might shed further light on this case is urged by the police to come forward. Lauderhill Police Department can be contacted at 954-497-4700, or tips can be submitted anonymously to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477, in an effort to supplement the ongoing inquiry and provide justice for the affected parties.