Graphic new video shows the moment two teenage girls carjacked 66-year-old Mohammad Anwar before speeding away & crashing, leaving Anwar for dead near the wreckage.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, you can hear Anway shouting “this is my car!” as one of the teens then hits the gas while Anwar is still hanging on the driver's side door.
The car sideswipes a nearby metal barrier and light pole, causing the open driver’s side door to violently slam into Anwar’s body.
The car then speeds down the block, turning a corner before you hear a crash.
Investigators say the girls, 13 and 15 years old, were armed with stun guns.The teens are charged with felony murder and armed carjacking.Police say one of the girls was arrested back in January for a string of robberies and carjackings.
Anwar was a Pakistani immigrant and father of three "who came to the United States to create a better life for him and his family."
From the GoFundMe campaign started by a relative:
"Anwar was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who always provided a smile when you needed one. He leaves behind a family, near and far, who cherish, love, and miss him dearly.
Words can not describe how our family is feeling currently. Devastation, confusion, shock, anger, heartache, and anguish are just a few that come to mind. We will carry him with us always, but it doesn’t take the pain away of losing him so tragically and so unexpectedly soon."
Uber put out a statement saying:
"we are devastated by this tragic news and our hearts go out to Mohammad's family during this difficult time.We're grateful the suspects have been arrested and thank the Metropolitan Police Department for their diligence with this investigation."