News Summary
Armani Bellamy, a 20-year-old from Orlando, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly using a stolen truck to deliberately strike a man in Hillsborough County. The incident involved multiple reckless attempts to hit the victim and resulted in severe injuries. Authorities are treating the case as intentional and have charged Bellamy with several serious offenses, including aggravated assault and grand theft. The investigation continues as the community grapples with the shocking nature of the crime.
Orlando – A 20-year-old woman named Armani Bellamy from Orlando has been charged with attempted murder and several other serious offenses following an incident involving a stolen truck in Hillsborough County, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, June 29, 2025. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to the scene of the crash at approximately 2:30 PM on the exit ramp from Interstate 75 to Morris Bridge Road.
During the incident, Bellamy allegedly used a stolen Ford F-250 truck to deliberately strike a man, resulting in severe injuries to the victim. Initial reports indicate that the crash scene featured a damaged Dodge Challenger facing east on the westbound shoulder of the exit ramp, while the Ford F-250 was found positioned up an embankment facing west. Authorities have clarified that this situation is being treated as an intentional act rather than a typical traffic accident.
Eyewitness accounts describe Bellamy’s actions leading up to the collision. Witnesses reported that she reversed her truck quickly towards the Dodge Challenger, initially stopping before making contact. Bellamy purportedly made several attempts to strike both the man standing near the Challenger and the vehicle itself before eventually ramming into the Challenger. Following the collision, Bellamy allegedly accelerated up the embankment and attempted to hit the man once more, making contact with the left rear quarter panel of the Challenger.
As the victim attempted to escape by running up the embankment towards the tree line, Bellamy reportedly pursued him with the truck and ultimately ran over him while he was trying to evade her. A witness observed Bellamy exiting the pickup truck after the incident and attempting to flee the scene. She sought assistance from passing individuals for a ride while the man remained trapped partially under the vehicle.
The witness detained Bellamy until law enforcement officials arrived on the scene. The victim was subsequently transported to Tampa General Hospital for treatment. Due to the extent of his injuries, he was unable to provide a statement to authorities regarding the events.
Investigators later uncovered that the Ford F-250 driven by Bellamy had been reported stolen. In addition to attempted murder with a weapon, Bellamy is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief, and aggravated battery with great bodily harm. She has been booked into the Hillsborough County Jail and is currently awaiting further legal proceedings.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into this serious crime, which raises significant concerns about road safety and the use of stolen vehicles in violent acts. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information regarding the incident to come forward.
The events surrounding this incident serve as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with reckless driving and the consequences of criminal behavior on the roads. The community is left shocked as law enforcement works diligently to ensure justice is served in this case.
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Additional Resources
- WTSP News
- Wikipedia: Attempted Murder
- MSN News
- Google Search: Hillsborough County crime
- Click Orlando
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Crime
- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
- Google News: Attempted Murder Florida

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