Amazon Driver Delivers Fatal Shot to Suspect in Failed Carjacking Attempt
A suspect is dead following a failed carjacking attempt involving an Amazon delivery driver in Cleveland. The incident, which took place around 4:05 p.m. on Saturday near the intersection of West 48th Street and Franklin Avenue, quickly escalated to violence, according to the Cleveland Division of Police.
During the attempted carjacking, the suspect reportedly approached the Amazon delivery driver and attempted to seize control of the vehicle. Shots were fired during the confrontation, leading to the suspect driving away with the Amazon vehicle. However, the stolen vehicle crashed shortly thereafter, and emergency medical crews pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.
The violent encounter also resulted in collateral damage, as a bullet struck a resident’s car on West 48th Street. The resident provided photos to local media, highlighting the dangerous crossfire that had ensued.
During the attempted carjacking, the suspect reportedly approached the Amazon delivery driver and attempted to seize control of the vehicle. Shots were fired during the confrontation, leading to the suspect driving away with the Amazon vehicle. However, the stolen vehicle crashed shortly thereafter, and emergency medical crews pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.
The violent encounter also resulted in collateral damage, as a bullet struck a resident’s car on West 48th Street. The resident provided photos to local media, highlighting the dangerous crossfire that had ensued.