Wild Bobcat Driver Goes on Rampage in Nebraska Home Depot Parking Lot
ICARO Media Group
A shocking incident unfolded in a Home Depot parking lot in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday afternoon as a man driving a Bobcat went on a rampage, smashing into cars and shops. The chaotic scene escalated when the driver turned his attention towards a police car, ramming it across the icy parking lot.
The incident was captured on video and depicted the driver relentlessly chasing cars around the parking lot, attempting to hit them. In one terrifying moment, he even picked up an SUV and dropped it onto another car, causing significant damage. The glass doors of a liquor store also shattered as a result of his destructive actions.
Law enforcement officers were summoned to the scene and found the man continuing his rampage with the Bobcat loader. Astonishing footage shows the driver approaching the police car, smashing into its side, and forcefully pushing it several meters across the slippery ground.
Amidst the chaos, an officer managed to escape from the cruiser and promptly drew his gun, aiming it at the driver to compel him to stop. The driver eventually exited the skid loader and was swiftly taken into custody by authorities.
Identified as 36-year-old Samuel Peyrot from Lincoln, the suspect was subsequently arrested on charges of second-degree assault on an officer, second-degree assault, and criminal mischief. His erratic behavior left a trail of destruction, with multiple vehicles damaged and one person sustaining minor injuries.
Witnesses at the scene expressed shock and horror as they watched the unprecedented rampage unfold. One video surfaced online, showing the Bobcat driver menacingly maneuvering the loader's shovel to window height before charging at the police car. The impact of the collision forcefully pushed the cruiser to the side, causing significant damage.
In addition to the attack on the police car, the driver was responsible for damaging the exterior of two businesses. A video captured the moment when the Bobcat drove up to the glass sliding doors of a liquor store and repeatedly rammed into them until they shattered.
The rampage also included a tense moment where the driver pursued a white pick-up truck around the parking lot with the loader's scoop raised threateningly in the air. Fortunately, the truck managed to evade the Bobcat's advances and fled the scene before any harm could be done.
Another victim returned to her car only to find it completely smashed. She shared her video online, stating that the Bobcat intentionally targeted her vehicle. The footage shows the driver lifting her car from the back and dumping it onto the hood of an SUV. The vehicle bounced a few times before scraping down the hood, leaving significant damage.
The incident drew mixed reactions online, with one user describing it as "just the average Home Depot experience." The videos of the rampage circulated widely, capturing the shocking and unpredictable events that unfolded in the parking lot.
Law enforcement authorities and the Home Depot store management are cooperating in the ongoing investigation to determine the motive behind the driver's destructive actions.