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Broward man accused of stealing BMW from dealership, opening fire on mother’s home, police say

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Florida man accused of stealing BMW, opening fire on mother's home, police say

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    MIAMI (WFOR) — A 29-year-old Broward man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he stole a vehicle from a South Florida car dealership and then fired several shots into his mother’s Pembroke Pines home while she was inside.

Khalil Smith is charged with strong-arm robbery, occupied burglary and attempted premeditated murder.

During a court appearance, a Broward County judge ordered Smith held without bond on the charges and prohibited him from contacting any victims involved in the case.

Police said the incident began when Smith allegedly stole a BMW from a local dealership on Monday. Investigators said Smith requested a test drive, then pushed a salesperson away and drove off in the vehicle.

Authorities said Smith then drove to his mother’s home, also in Pembroke Pines. His mother told investigators that Smith was no longer allowed at the residence.

Investigators allege Smith used a .22-caliber handgun to fire 10 shots into the back of the home while his mother was inside.

No one was hit, and no injuries were reported.

“We are very fortunate in the situation that even though he did fire into the residence, no one was struck, and no one was injured,” Pembroke Pines Police Capt. Jason Palant said.

Family members declined to speak on camera but told CBS News Miami they are devastated by the incident.

Smith’s mother told investigators that her son had not been the same since he was discharged from the U.S. Navy in November 2025.

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Over 150 years later, the boardwalk remains the heart of Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Click here for updates on this story    Philadelphia (KYW) -- From souvenir shops to restaurants, casinos and hotels, many people consider the boardwalk the heart of Atlantic City, New Jersey."I enjoy walking around, looking at the stands, the beach," Erminie Pennisi said."Seeing the birds fly, the people, the food," Cynthia Lewis said."You got the ocean. You see all types of people from all walks of life," Joseph Smith said.Generations of families, visitors and vacationers have been walking the boards, soaking in the sights and experiencing a key piece of Atlantic City's history."Everything that used to be and everything that is, is based around the boardwalk," Heather Perez, an Atlantic County historian, said.This summer marks 156 years of the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The first section of the boardwalk opened on June 26, 1870.Perez says Atlantic City was becoming a popular summer resort, and the idea for the first wooden walkway all started with keeping sand out of railroad cars and hotels."The hotel owners were frustrated because the women in their long Victorian gowns were tracking all of this sand into the lobbies and they were trying to sweep and get all the sand out of their carpets and their floors," Perez said.At that time, the boardwalk was only 1 mile long and 8 feet wide, and it could be taken apart and preserved during the winter.But as the city grew in popularity, so did the boardwalk. In 1898, Steel Pier opened, which became a venue for entertainment and excitement."I do think that they saw opportunity here. It's a place people could come on vacation," Danielle Osakwe, archivist at the Atlantic City Free Public Library, said.In 1921, the Miss America pageant was founded, a major event held in Atlantic City for decades that helped extend the tourism season. Later came the casinos, and the boardwalk's popularity over the years has led to new attractions and businesses."It's had so much influence. It's been the inspiration for a lot of different things around the country, but it's still here and it's still going on. I just think that's pretty neat," Osakwe said.Today, the Atlantic City boardwalk stretches a little more than 5 miles long. Some businesses have come and gone, but the boardwalk is still bustling with activity. Steel Pier still entertains families, and the wooden walkway remains a tradition for many families."We just have a super time. There's lots to do on the boardwalk," Larry Zimmerman said."You cannot have Atlantic City without the boardwalk. It's tied together," Perez said.Please note: This story was provided to CNN Wire by an affiliate and does not contain original CNN reporting. This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
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