Amid persistently high carjacking rates, a Memphis incident stood out for its cruelty when a suspect reportedly threatened to harm a child during the crime. Having a vehicle taken at gunpoint is terrifying enough without such a menacing escalation.
Threats against children mark a disturbing low even within the troubling world of armed carjacking. The case underscores the very real human terror behind crime statistics and the urgent need to address the ongoing surge.
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