Daring Carjacking Suspects Apprehended in New Haven Pursuit

In a dramatic turn of events, the New Haven Police Department has successfully apprehended three suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with an armed carjacking incident that occurred on Tuesday evening. The suspects, all residents of New Haven, were arrested after a high-speed chase and a series of daring maneuvers that ultimately led to their capture.

Thrilling Pursuit Ends in Arrests of Carjacking Suspects

Carjacking Reported in Beers Street Neighborhood

The incident began around 4:59 p.m. when officers responded to a report of an armed carjacking in the area of Beers Street near Edgewood Avenue. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, reported that he was carjacked at gunpoint by two males, who then fled the scene in his black Infiniti G37 sedan.

Detectives Locate Stolen Vehicle, Initiating Pursuit

Hamden detectives quickly located the stolen vehicle traveling on Dixwell Avenue toward Bassett Street. Attempting to evade capture, the suspects led the officers on a high-speed chase, with the passenger, 22-year-old Rainford McKenzie, even trying to flee on foot during a traffic stop. However, McKenzie was apprehended, and officers discovered that he was in possession of a handgun with a loaded high-capacity magazine.

Dramatic Conclusion to the Chase

The Infiniti then sped away, with the front passenger, a 17-year-old juvenile, attempting to escape while clutching his waistband. Officers deployed stop sticks to puncture the vehicle's tires near Whalley Avenue and Carmel Street, bringing the chase to a dramatic conclusion. The juvenile was caught shortly afterward and found to be carrying two handguns, each with high-capacity magazines.

Charges and Arrests of the Suspects

The driver, identified as 19-year-old Dyjhuane Brown, was arrested and charged with a range of offenses, including larceny of a motor vehicle, interfering with police, two counts of weapon possession in a motor vehicle, evading responsibility, and reckless driving. McKenzie faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, possessing a high-capacity magazine, and interfering with police. The juvenile was issued a summons and charged with two counts of criminal possession of a firearm, two counts of carrying a pistol without a permit, two counts of weapon possession in a motor vehicle, two counts of possessing a high-capacity magazine, and interfering with police.

Ongoing Investigation and Community Concerns

The arrests of these three suspects have brought a sense of relief to the New Haven community, but the incident has also raised concerns about the prevalence of armed carjackings and the need for continued vigilance and law enforcement efforts to address this growing problem. The New Haven Police Department has assured the public that they are committed to maintaining public safety and will continue to work tirelessly to apprehend those involved in such brazen criminal acts.