SUV ‘deliberately plows into people outside a migrant shelter in Brownsville, Texas – killing at least seven
- Police arrested the driver after the horrific accident on Saturday morning
- The Land Rover SUV is believed to have ‘deliberately’ rammed into pedestrians outside the Ozanam Center in Texas at 8:20 a.m. Saturday
- WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
At least seven people have been killed and several injured after a car hit a group of people outside a migrant shelter in Brownsville, Texas.
It is believed that the Land Rover SUV “deliberately” drove into pedestrians outside the Ozanam Center at 8:20 am on Saturday.
The police have arrested the driver after the horrific scenes this morning.
He has been charged with reckless driving, but authorities say more charges could follow after the ongoing investigation is completed.
Footage of the aftermath showed several injured people in bloodied clothing lying on the ground as emergency services arrived at the scene.
The police have arrested the driver after the horrific scenes this morning. Footage taken during the aftermath showed several bloodied people on the ground
The suspect is currently being treated in hospital for injuries, but is under police surveillance. Investigators are also investigating whether he was under the influence at the time of the fatal accident.
Authorities say about six people were taken to hospital with injuries.
The Ozanam Center is a homeless shelter that serves individuals and families in the area — and because it’s right on the U.S.-Mexico border, many of its clients are migrants.
It is understood that the group was gathering at a bus stop near the shelter in the early morning when the SUV drove into them.
Lieutenant Martin Sandoval announced that the driver was charged with reckless driving – confirming it appeared to be an intentional act.
Footage from the scene showed police arresting a man – who was not wearing a shirt – outside the homeless shelter.