A heated argument on a Westchester street turned violent Wednesday morning, leaving a man in the hospital and deputies searching for a knife-wielding suspect, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the confrontation started as a verbal dispute, then escalated when one person pulled out a knife and stabbed the other. The victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition while the suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived.
Deputies responded to the area of Southwest 83rd Avenue and Southwest 42nd Street after a report of a stabbing, NBC 6 South Florida reports. A preliminary investigation found two men had been involved in a verbal dispute that spiraled into violence when one produced a knife and stabbed the other, according to the outlet. Authorities told NBC that no description of the suspect has been released and the investigation remains active.
Where it happened
The stabbing took place near the intersection of Southwest 83rd Avenue and Southwest 42nd Street in the Westchester neighborhood of Miami-Dade County. The spot sits in a mix of residential blocks and small businesses and can be busy during morning hours. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade and The Florida Keys or call (305) 471-TIPS.
What investigators say
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation, and deputies have been canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. The victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition, and no arrests have been reported so far, according to NBC 6 South Florida. The case remains open, and anyone with information is urged to contact investigators or reach out to Crime Stoppers.
