A man is recovering in the hospital after deputies say a woman stabbed him several times in the back during a late-night encounter in southwest Miami-Dade early Thursday. Emergency crews rushed him to a nearby trauma center, where officials listed his condition as stable.
What the sheriff said
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the call for help came in around 12:25 a.m. from the area of Southwest 119th Avenue and 151st Street. Investigators said the woman used an "edged weapon" to stab the man multiple times in his back. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the victim to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. Deputies did not immediately confirm whether the woman had been taken into custody, as reported by Local 10.
Hospital and response
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a 424-bed tertiary care facility that serves Miami-Dade County and handles emergency and trauma cases from across the region. The hospital notes it offers 24/7 emergency services and is equipped to receive patients brought in by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, according to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.
Investigation underway
Detectives have opened an investigation into the early-morning stabbing, and authorities said no additional details were being released as the probe continues. The sheriff's office did not immediately say whether any charges would be filed or whether the suspect was detained, per Local 10.
How to help
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade & The Florida Keys at 305-471-8477 or submit an anonymous tip at CrimeStoppers305.com. The organization says tips may be eligible for a reward.
