Man, 26, charged after SUV rams into Philadelphia police station lobby
Video shows driver 'intentionally' plow into lobby of Philadelphia police district
Shocking video from inside a Philadelphia police district headquarters show the moment investigators say a disgruntled driver plowed into the lobby where five people stood.
PHILADELPHIA - A driver accused of ramming his car into the lobby of a Philadelphia police station on Tuesday is facing multiple charges.
Dieufort Joly, 26, was immediately taken into custody after authorities say he deliberately rammed into the 2nd District building.
What we know:
The alleged intentional car ramming happened just before 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Philadelphia Police Department's 2nd District building on the 7300 block of Castor Avenue.
Investigators say the driver, 26-year-old Dieufort Joly, was in contact with police earlier in the day about a domestic incident involving his father.
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Video shows driver slam into Philadelphia police station lobby: 'Clearly a deliberate act'
At least five people were inside the 2nd District lobby when the black Hyundai SUV came crashing through the glass doors.
Five people were inside the 2nd District lobby when the black Hyundai SUV came crashing through the glass doors. Joly was immediately arrested, and a bomb squad was called in to clear the car.
"It is clearly a deliberate act," said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.
Five people were treated for minor injuries, according to police.
What's next:
Less than 24-hours later, Joly was hit with several charges, including five counts each of aggravated assault, simple assault, and reckless endangerment.
Investigators say the driver, 26-year-old Dieufort Joly, was in contact with police earlier in the day about a domestic incident involving his father.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will provide more information about the incident in a Wednesday afternoon press conference.