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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.
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.
Video footage shows Joly driving a 2007 Hyundai Tucson down Castor Avenue, making a sharp turn into the police building entrance, missing two wooden barricades, and crashing through the entrance before stopping in the lobby, officials said.
Officials said Joly exited the vehicle and was detained inside the building. Of the six people involved, no one suffered serious injuries.
What's next:
Less than 24-hours later, Joly faces six counts each of aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and simple assault, along with single counts of risking catastrophe, institutional vandalism, criminal mischief, and possessing an instrument of crime, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
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.
The District Attorney’s Office said Joly has been arraigned and bail is set at $1.7 million.
What they're saying:
"The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is specially assigning one of our excellent and more experienced prosecutors to work collaboratively with our partners at the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD)," said District Attorney Larry Krasner.
"We are committed to ensuring a fair, appropriate, and just outcome for the terrible incident that occurred at the Police District Building. Thankfully, no one experienced serious physical injuries, although the emotional and mental impact is very real. Our thoughts are with the victims impacted and our first responders who were in the building at the time. The DAO's Victim Services Team has begun making outreach to all those impacted and ensure they are connected with resources and services."
"We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners during this investigation and ensure vertical prosecution from charging through each step of the criminal justice process," said Assistant District Attorney Angela Brennan, Chief of DAO's Major Trials Unit.
The District Attorney’s Office emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released information about a possible motive or additional details about Joly’s background.
It is also unclear if further charges or updates will be announced as the investigation continues.