Man running from Fort Lauderdale police hit by vehicle, detectives say
Police said the Fort Lauderdale Traffic Homicide Unit was at the scene due to the seriousness of the injury.
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Police said the Fort Lauderdale Traffic Homicide Unit was at the scene due to the seriousness of the injury.
Ft. Lauderdale officers said a woman escaped an alleged domestic violence incident and called for help, leading to an hours-long standoff.
The incident began in Hallandale Beach at around 4:45 p.m. Thursday when officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the Golden Isles Safe Neighborhood District.
Police say that it appears to have been a possible fight between two individuals, and there is no danger to the community at this time.
Fort Lauderdale police said the incident involved a man and woman who got into an argument at a hotel early Tuesday morning.
Police have charged Hutch Benjamin, 44, with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Police describe the suspect as a black man between 16 and 21 years old with a short afro.
The mother, who identified herself only as Chrissy, said the assailant approached them from behind and began yelling at her son.
Fort Lauderdale police said they responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1300 block of Northwest 13th Court Wednesday morning.
Anyone with information is urged to call police.
The suspect is said to have fled in a dark colored vehicle, according to police.
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The investigation was taking place in the area of Southwest 15th Avenue and 11th Street.
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The suspect was arrested and is facing several charges, including the use of a deadly weapon on a police animal.
The K-9's handler was able to get the dog to an emergency veterinary hospital for treatment.
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