TERRELL, Texas — A Good Samaritan who stopped to help a man in the road was carjacked at gunpoint early Monday morning, according to the Terrell Police Department.
TERRELL, Texas — A Good Samaritan who stopped to help a man in the road was carjacked at gunpoint early Monday morning, according to the Terrell Police Department.
On Monday, January 8, 2018, at approximately 4:05 a.m., Terrell Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of S. Rockwall Avenue in regards to an aggravated robbery that had just occurred.
"Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the reporting party who stated that at around 3:49 a.m., he was driving his white 2007 Chrysler 300 southbound in the 300 block of S. Rockwall Avenue," stated the release. "An unknown subject walked in front of his vehicle and fell down in the road."
The Good Samaritan stopped his vehicle, rolled down his window to check on the man, and heard moaning and groaning as if the man was injured. The Good Samaritan then exited his vehicle to check on the man and, upon approaching the man, the Good Samaritan was struck in the stomach.
The suspect then produced a handgun and pointed it at the Good Samaritan who fell to the ground believing he was going to be shot by the suspect.
The Good Samaritan then told police the suspect stole his vehicle, which contained the victim's phone, and fled the scene eastbound on West Cottage Street. From there, police are unsure of his direction of travel.
The Good Samaritan returned to his residence and called police.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6-foot, 3-inches tall, with a heavier build. He was seen wearing a thick black coat and a hat or hoodie with brown fur.
"Terrell Police caution the public to be aware of this possible method of initiating a motor vehicle theft," read a statement from the department.
If you are confronted with a similar situation, the Terrell Police Department advises you to not attempt to contact the possibly injured party, remain in your vehicle with the doors locked and the windows up, immediately call 9-1-1, and have a plan for your escape route.
If the situation does turn violent, or to a possible carjacking, for your safety, the Terrell Police Department advises you to:
1. Flee, if possible, honking the horn or activating the panic button, if you have an alarm.
2. If surprised quickly, or you do not have time to flee, give up your vehicle or belongings, without a fight.
3. Cooperate fully and call the police as soon as you are to safety.
For other tips to survive or avoid an attempted carjacking, visit the following website, as provided by the Terrell Police Department: https://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/5-tips-for-safely-surviving-a-carjacking.html/?a=viewall