FORT LAUDERDALE – The driver of a stolen car was confronted by a Fort Lauderdale police SWAT team after he refused to get out of the vehicle.
According to police, shortly after 4 a.m. they received a report of a carjacking in the 1200 block of Northeast 11th Avenue. Minutes later, the car was spotted near NW 13th Street and Powerline Road. The driver refused to stop and a short chase ensued.
Police were able to stop the car at NE 13th Street and NE 4th Avenue, but then the driver refused to get out. A SWAT team was called. After keeping officers at bay, police said the driver eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.
The person who was carjacked suffered injuries and was taken to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment.
