armed carjacking

An armed carjacking led to a police pursuit, crash, foot chase, and assault on officers in Charlotte. A 22-year-old man reported the incident near the 6900 block of Sullins Road, and officers later located the stolen vehicle.

Two Chicago men are facing felony charges after being accused of hijacking a man’s vehicle at gunpoint. The incident occurred on the northwest side of Chicago.

A juvenile was apprehended following an armed carjacking at South Shore Line station, with three suspects still at large. An investigation is ongoing.

An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested in Chicago less than 24 hours after a 63-year-old man was carjacked at gunpoint on the city's South Side, police reported.

An Essex County, New Jersey man admitted to committing an armed carjacking using an assault rifle and was also found in possession of two firearms and controlled substances with intent to distribute.

A man has been federally charged for an armed carjacking that occurred next to the federal and county courthouses in downtown Lubbock, Texas last Friday morning. The incident took place in a location adjacent to government buildings.

Jovante Matthews, a 30-year-old from New Orleans, was sentenced to 350 months (approximately 29 years) in federal prison after being convicted of armed carjacking, firearm use in furtherance of crime, and being an armed career criminal. His sentence was enhanced due to three previous convictions for crimes of violence.