Current:Home > FinanceA South Florida man shot at 2 Instacart delivery workers who went to the wrong house -FundWay
A South Florida man shot at 2 Instacart delivery workers who went to the wrong house
View
Date:2025-04-18 00:31:53
A man in South Florida shot at the car of two people who drove onto his property after they got lost trying to drop off an Instacart order, police said, leaving the car with bullet holes and a flat tire.
The resident said he fired after the car ran over his foot.
According to a report released by the Davie Police Department, 19-year-old Waldes Thomas Jr. and 18-year-old Diamond Harley Darville were attempting to deliver an Instacart grocery order on the evening of April 15 but were having trouble locating the address of the person who placed the order.
The pair mistakenly pulled their car onto the property of Antonio Caccavale, 43, in Southwest Ranches, a town about 20 miles northwest of Miami.
Caccavale's 12-year-old son approached them, and they said they tried to reverse out of the property and struck a boulder. They told investigators that was when Caccavale then aggressively approached the vehicle and grabbed at the driver's side window.
Thomas began driving the gray Honda Civic away when they heard three gunshots.
Caccavale told investigators that when he saw a vehicle on his property, he asked his son to tell the occupants to leave.
He said he heard his son calling for help and ran to his aid, where Caccavale said the vehicle was driving "erratically" and hitting items on the property, such as boulders and fence posts.
The car reversed, sideswiped him and ran over his right foot, Caccavale said, which was when he drew his Smith & Wesson Shield handgun and fired several shots toward the tires. He told police he wanted to disable the vehicle.
Police said they observed two bullet holes in the car's rear bumper and the rear passenger tire was flat. They said they had no video footage of the shooting.
Darville told NBC6 in South Florida that the duo only realized they'd been fired upon after they drove away.
"I had seen him pull out a gun and that's when I said, 'We got to go, we got to go,' " she said. "I was scared, I'm not going to lie."
Police said in the report that it was unclear if a crime had occurred. "Each party appear justified in their actions based on the circumstances they perceived," police said.
In a statement, Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor called the incident "very disturbing" and said his office requested a full investigation and legal review from the police department. He said the police had not yet sent over their reports and findings.
"Once the police investigation is completed and forwarded to my office, prosecutors will conduct a thorough review of all of the facts presented, the evidence, and the applicable law," Pryor said. "Prosecutors will then make a decision about whether criminal charges should be filed."
The harrowing episode called to mind other recent shootings of people who had mistakenly ended up at the wrong address.
Kaylin Gillis, 20, was killed after she and her friends drove into the wrong driveway in upstate New York and the homeowner opened fire. A Kansas City man shot and injured 16-year-old Ralph Yarl when Yarl went to the incorrect home to pick up his siblings.
veryGood! (5864)
Related
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promising
- A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Trump
- Jacoby Jones, former Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl hero, dies at age 40
- Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires
- Carlos Alcaraz dominates Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon men's title
- Fox News anchors on 'suspense' surrounding Republican convention
- Trump rally shooting raises concerns of political violence. Here's a look at past attacks on U.S. presidents and candidates.
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Alec Baldwin Speaks Out After Rust Shooting Trial Is Dismissed
Ranking
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Jaguars, Macaws and Tropical Dry Forest Have a Right To Exist, a Colombian Court Is Told
- ‘Demoralizing day’: Steve Kerr, Steph Curry on Trump assassination attempt
- All-Star Jalen Brunson takes less money with new contract to bolster New York Knicks
- 'Most Whopper
- Tour de France results, standings: Tadej Pogačar extends lead with Stage 14 win
- Heartbroken Olivia Munn Details Bond With Shannen Doherty Over Cancer Battles
- Mega Millions winning numbers for July 12 drawing: Jackpot now worth $226 million
Recommendation
New Mexico governor seeks funding to recycle fracking water, expand preschool, treat mental health
Here's how to find out if your data was stolen in AT&T's massive hack
AP PHOTOS: Shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
MLB draft prospects with famous bloodlines carry weight of monster expectations
Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
Ryan Blaney holds off Denny Hamlin to win NASCAR Pocono race: Results, highlights
Taylor Swift swallows bug in Milan, leaves audience feeling like they're 'The 1'
USA vs Australia: Time, TV channel, streaming for USA Basketball Showcase game