A North Miami man, Richard Marcel Mazard, is alleged to have fired a gun at his pregnant girlfriend after a heated argument in their apartment. The 38-year-old now faces severe legal charges, including aggravated battery on a pregnant victim, aggravated assault with a firearm, and kidnapping, as reported by Local 10.
During the altercation, Mazard, accused his partner of infidelity, and as the dispute escalated, he resorted to physical violence. According to the arrest report, Mazard began beating her while she was seated on the couch. He subsequently confiscated her cellphones, hindering her ability to summon police assistance, Local 10 details.
The situation intensified when the victim attempted to flee the premises and Mazard dragged her outside, where he continued to confront her with accusations. He asserted she had been involved with one of his friends present at the scene, an accusation she denied.
Witnesses watched as Mazard brought her back inside and continued the assault, after which he produced a handgun. He fired a shot close to her, and chillingly warned, "The next one won’t miss," a terrifying moment captured in the arrest report accessed by The Messenger. Despite the assault, the victim managed to escape and ran to her residence following the ordeal.
Mazard was arrested at his home in Miami Gardens the following day. During questioning, he admitted to a sexual relationship with the victim but denied being the father of her unborn child. He also disputed allegations of his violent actions, including the gunshot. Nonetheless, his alibi showed inconsistencies, leading to his apprehension by North Miami police.
As of the latest reports, Mazard is detained without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, awaiting further legal proceedings for his alleged crimes against his girlfriend and their unborn child.
