Police Shoot Man Who Attacked Ex-Girlfriend with Machete

Categories: Crime
Miami-Dade Police Officers reportedly fatally shot a man after he allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend and a male friend with a machete in Northwest Miami-Dade. The Police Department has yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but several startling details have emerged. 

NBCMiami reports that neighbors say the couple had a history of domestic dispute in the past, and that the female victim had went to a police station earlier in the morning to lodge a formal complaint against her boyfriend. 

The incensed man apparently showed up to her house, in the area of 181st Street and 54th Avenue, with a machete and started attacking her as well as a male friend who was also in the house. 

The man may have attempted to flee the house after the scene, but ended up being shot by a police officer. 

Both victims apparently sustained severe injuries, and at least one was airlifted to a hospital. 

The Miami Herald adds that someone's hand may have been severed in the attack. 

Follow Miami New Times on Facebook and Twitter @MiamiNewTimes.

Like this Story?

Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter: Our weekly feature stories, movie reviews, calendar picks and more - minus the newsprint and sent directly to your inbox.

Privacy Policy
Sign up for free stuff, news info & more!

Tools

General

Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy