A domestic dispute in Miami escalated into violence Wednesday evening, leading to the arrest of 20-year-old Alexander Rodriguez after he allegedly stabbed his own brother in the neck during an argument in their kitchen. Local 10 News reported that the altercation occurred around 6:40 p.m. and Rodriguez further attacked his brother, slashing his arm and face after pursuing him to his bedroom.
The Miami Police Department detailed that Rodriguez fled the scene through a stairwell but was found by officers hiding in a tree, a perimeter having been established to apprehend him; however, at the time of the incident reported, a jail database check yesterday morning showed no entry for Rodriguez, suggesting he might still be under hospital care. His brother was transported in stable condition to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where he used clothing to stem the bleeding prior to aid arriving.
Rodriguez faces serious charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon—as of now, there is no publicly available attorney information for him. In an account given to NBC Miami, Rodriguez claimed the dispute began while he was cooking and became agitated because his brother was "talking over the food," and also mentioned a fear that his brother might reach for the knife before him.
Alexander Rodriguez remains both a suspect in custody and a patient treated for an ear injury which was not explicitly detailed in arrest reports. More information about this case is expected to unfold as the investigation progresses and legal proceedings commence.
