A Belle Glade man is accused of attempted first-degree murder after deputies said he shot at a car with a woman and her children inside.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) said on October 26, the victim— while driving with her children— was pursued by a man known to her as “Pappo” — later identified as Hardwick Dennard. The victim told investigators that Dennard pulled up next to her car on State Road 715 and asked the woman if someone was with her saying, “Where’s that —— at?”
The woman replied, “There is no —— here, just my children.” The PBSO said the woman drove away in an attempt to get away from Dennard, but noticed him following after her.
The confrontation escalated when Dennard allegedly fired shots at the woman’s car on State Road 715, according to the arrest report. The victim, fearing for her life and her children’s safety, immediately called 911 and drove to a nearby PBSO substation where she met with deputies.
The sheriff’s office said the victim was able to identifyDennard’sKia K5 because she had seen it the day before at her house while she did his girlfriend’s hair.The victim provided crucial evidence including, Ring doorbell footage, which positively identified Dennard.
Following an investigation, detectives recovered four .40 caliber spent shell casings at the scene and met with another victim who witnessed the shooting. The other victim told detectives he saw the driver of a black sedan— Dennard’s Kia —point a firearm out of the window and start shooting at the other car. One of the bullets fired hit the windshield of the other victim’s car.
The PBSO report also stated Dennard has a criminal history, including a prior conviction in Lee County for robbery with a firearm.
Detectives said there was enough probable cause to arrest the 28-year-old for the following:
- Attempted First Degree Murder with a Firearm
- Weapon Offense: Missile into Dwelling, Vehicle, Building, or Aircraft
- Firing Weapon from a Vehicle
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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Source: cbs12
