A driver is in custody after a violent hit-and-run attack in Sunrise left a Lauderhill police officer and a woman injured, authorities said.

The incident happened around 5:35 p.m. on Feb. 25 in the 8200 block of Sunset Strip.

Witnesses said the driver appeared to deliberately target the officer, striking him multiple times before fleeing the scene.

Dashcam video captures brutal attack

Dashcam footage captured the chilling moments as an SUV veered off the road, ramming into the officer and a pedestrian near North University Drive.

"I didn't even believe it was happening at first," said witness Diondre Noel.

The video shows the driver circling back and hitting the officer again, then reversing to strike him a third time.

"He plainly tried to kill him," Noel said. "He then proceeded to back up and run over them multiple times, trying to kill the police officer. The officer got up and hid for his life behind the trees."

Police said the officer had been investigating a crime when the attack happened.

Witnesses reported that the driver had initially pulled into a parking lot, gotten out of the vehicle and spoken with a woman before suddenly accelerating and striking both victims.

Suspect caught after fleeing scene

After the attack, the driver fled, but police quickly located the vehicle and took the suspect into custody. At least 10 officers were seen at the arrest site.

Both victims were transported to Broward General Hospital for treatment. Lauderhill police said the officer is stable but faces a long road to full recovery due to multiple injuries. Sunrise police have not given an update on the woman's condition. 

Investigators have not yet named the suspect or provided details on potential charges.

Police union calls tartgeting of the officer unsettling

Rod Skirvin, president of the Broward Police Benevolent Association, said the officer, who has multiple injuries, could have been killed. 

 "The officer experienced extensive injuries in this incident. He has several broken bones and severe road rash and abrasions all over his body. He is in very serious condition at this time," Skirvin.

He said the officer had a shattered pelvis and two broken legs and would probably remain at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale for another week.

"I think he intentionally tried to kill that officer and the fact that he hit him multiple times goes along with that. It's upsetting not only to him but to his family and the entire law enforcement community that has seen the video from this horrific incident," Skirvin said "  

Skirvin described him as a "senior officer who has family." So far he has not been identified by police.