Surveillance captures shocking carjacking in Brunswick; victim shot, teens charged

A Disturbing Late-Night Carjacking Leaves a Man Wounded and Three Teens in Custody

A shocking late-night carjacking has left one man injured and three teenagers arrested, including a 16-year-old. The incident, which took place on August 14th, was captured on surveillance footage from the Dash Food Mart on Newcastle Street. Local authorities have since confirmed that the suspects are now in custody.

The video, obtained by Action News Jax, shows the events leading up to and following the crime. According to the store owner, who shared the footage, the incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. Although the video is silent, the owner explained to reporter Nicholas Brooks that it was at this moment that the suspect shot the victim. The footage then shows the victim limping away from the scene before the suspect drives off, jumping over a curb as he flees.

Local residents were deeply disturbed by what they saw. Miranda Smith, a nearby resident, expressed her shock: “Crazy, what the world is coming to.” She added, “They’ve lost their minds. Nothing to do. Too much time on their hands.”

Another resident, Dale Farmer, was more direct in his frustration: “To me it’s bullsh** because they should do something about it. They should keep it to where you are in a safe place, but they are not going to.”

Emergency Response and Medical Care

After the shooting, police arrived at the scene and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was quickly taken to the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick for treatment. Fortunately, his injuries were not life-threatening.

Two days later, on August 16th, investigators made arrests in connection with the incident. Three teens — two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old — were taken into custody. All three are from Brunswick.

• Alonzo Triplett III (17 years old) faces charges including Hijacking a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Certain Crimes, and Possession of a Handgun by a Person Under 18.
• Jimirol White Jr. (17 years old) is charged with Party to the Crime of Motor Vehicle Hijacking, Party to the Crime of Aggravated Assault, False Statements and Writings, Possession of Stolen Property (Firearm), and Possession of a Handgun by a Person Under 18. At the time of his arrest, White was found in possession of a handgun that had been reported stolen in an unrelated vehicle entry incident.
• One 16-year-old male is charged with Party to the Crime of Motor Vehicle Hijacking and Party to the Crime of Aggravated Assault, and False Statements and Writings.

The two 17-year-olds were booked into the Glynn County Detention Center, while the 16-year-old was taken to a youth detention facility.

Community Concerns and Ongoing Issues

Farmer, speaking about the neighborhood’s struggles, remarked, “You’re in the hood, that’s why. You’re down in the middle of the hood right now. This is where all the trouble starts.”

Residents told Action News Jax that incidents like this are becoming increasingly common in the area, raising concerns about youth crime and public safety. Many feel that the community is struggling to address these issues effectively.

As the investigation continues, local leaders and residents are calling for stronger measures to prevent such crimes from occurring in the future. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about how to protect vulnerable communities and ensure that young people are given the support and guidance they need to make better choices.