Police hunt for assailant after amazon driver stabbed in fort lauderdale
- An Amazon delivery driver was stabbed and robbed while making deliveries in Lauderdale Manors.
- The incident raised concerns about increasing crime in the area, with neighbors reporting a recent surge.
- Authorities are actively seeking witnesses and investigating the case to apprehend the suspect.
In Miami, an Amazon delivery driver was seriously injured during a robbery while making deliveries in the Lauderdale Manors area of Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred late Saturday night near 10th Terrace and 11th Court. Neighbors have reported a disturbing increase in crime rates around the neighborhood, suggesting that the driver is another victim of this alarming trend. In a troubling twist, while the driver sought help from a local resident, Katoria Brickley, he showed her the stab wound he had sustained but was ultimately not let inside the home. Video footage captured the injured delivery driver at Brickley's door, highlighting the desperate situation he was in. The inability of the driver to receive immediate help raises further concerns regarding safety in the area. After the incident, a man on a bike, who acknowledged to Brickley that he was the one who stabbed the delivery driver, added a chilling layer to the narrative. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the Amazon truck had suffered a flat tire in front of an adjacent vacant lot, which is thought to be the site of the robbery. There were indications that this area has become increasingly perilous. Amazon issued a statement expressing gratitude for the recovery of the driver while pledging support to him and cooperating with local police as they conduct their investigation. The Amazon driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was severely injured but is reportedly expected to survive. Law enforcement is appealing for witnesses to come forward, urging anyone with information regarding the suspect or the event to contact authorities as investigations continue.