The police arrested a man from North Miami Beach who injured two people with a machete during a parking dispute last Friday.
Pedro Humberto Mora Hernández, 25 years old, faces two charges of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, according to the police report cited by NBC6 South Florida.
Last Friday, on the 1800 block of Northeast 179th Street, Mora became involved in a verbal altercation with two individuals after noticing that a white truck was blocking his BMW.
The fight for the parking space escalated, and Mora took a machete from the trunk of his vehicle and attacked both individuals. He struck one of them in the left arm and torso, and the other in the back of the head, causing a laceration, according to the report.
One of the victims, whose identities have not been revealed, told the police that Mora "continuously attacked her with the machete."
The second person assaulted had to be transported to Aventura Hospital. Subsequently, an orthopedic surgeon informed the channel that their condition was stable.
During the aggressor's appearance before the court, the judge ordered that he remain detained, without the right to bail.
In another recent incident, a man of Cuban nationality identified as Yuris Jiménez Linares attacked a security employee of the Sedano’s supermarket in Little Havana after being caught stealing.
Jorge Márquez, a Cuban resident in Miami, was arrested in January for threatening his neighbors with a firearm during a dispute over a parking space in the condominium where he lives, in the northwest part of the city.
Frequently Asked Questions about Incidents of Violence in Miami
What happened in the machete altercation in North Miami Beach?
Pedro Humberto Mora Hernández injured two people with a machete during an argument over a parking space in North Miami Beach. The incident occurred when a truck blocked his BMW, quickly escalating to a physical assault. Mora was arrested and faces two charges of aggravated assault.
How does violence with knives and firearms affect the Cuban community in Miami?
Recent incidents in Miami, such as the use of machetes and firearms by individuals of Cuban origin, reflect a troubling pattern of violence. These events have raised concerns in the community, as cases like those of Yuris Jiménez Linares and Jorge Márquez highlight the use of weapons in minor conflicts, increasing the perception of insecurity.
What is the legal situation of Pedro Humberto Mora Hernández following the machete attack?
After the incident, a judge ordered that Pedro Humberto Mora Hernández remain detained without bail. He faces charges of aggravated assault resulting in severe bodily injury, which involves a legal process that could lead to harsh penalties if he is found guilty.
What other recent violent incidents related to minor disputes have been reported in Miami?
In Miami, several violent incidents have been reported stemming from minor disputes, such as the case of Fernando Herrera, a firefighter who assaulted an elderly man during a parking argument, and that of Jorge Márquez, who threatened with a firearm after a similar altercation. These events reflect a troubling trend of resolving minor conflicts with violence.
Filed under:
