A violent ambush led by a brother and sister has left a man hospitalized with severe injuries after he was beaten and shot multiple times in a brutal attack allegedly motivated by a failed relationship. According to police, the suspects shouted that their victim “should die” as they assaulted him in a calculated act of revenge.
The incident unfolded when the victim, whose identity has not been released, was lured into a meeting with his former girlfriend under false pretenses. Authorities say once he arrived, the woman’s brother joined her, and together, the two launched a sudden and violent assault. Armed with a gun and fists, the siblings allegedly beat the man before shooting him and leaving him for dead.
Investigators believe the attack was premeditated, and fueled by lingering resentment from the woman’s breakup with the victim. During the assault, witnesses told police they heard the suspects shouting that the man “deserved to die,” as gunfire echoed through the area. The victim somehow managed to call for help after the attack and was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Police arrested the siblings shortly after the incident, recovering the firearm believed to be used in the shooting. Both suspects are now facing charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy. Authorities are working to determine whether anyone else helped plan the ambush or if there are other victims.
The case has shocked the local community, not only due to the extreme violence but also because of the close family bond between the attackers. Officials say the investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days. The victim remains hospitalized but is expected to survive.