Man arrested for attempted murder in stabbing at Miami Gardens gym – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) – A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a 24 Hour Fitness in Miami Gardens last month.

On May 9, Miami Gardens patrol officers responded to a reported stabbing at 24-Hour Fitness at 19371 NW 27th Ave.

Officers found the victim with stab wounds to his left forearm, left forearm and left buttocks at the gym entrance.

Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was flown by helicopter to the trauma unit at Aventura Hospital.

According to the police report, the victim identified Andrew Rodriguez of Miami Gardens as the suspect and stated that Rodriguez approached him at the gym that day and made comments about the victim’s disabled daughter.

Rodriguez told the victim, “You are weak, just like your daughter,” the report states. A physical altercation ensued, during which Rodriguez allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times.

The victim reportedly told police that he knew Rodriguez from a previous encounter at the gym, where Rodriguez accused him of attempting to have an affair with his girlfriend.

According to police, surveillance footage confirmed that Rodriguez entered the gym, armed himself with a knife from his pocket and attacked the victim.

Rodriguez turned himself in to police on Tuesday. He invoked his rights and refused to speak during questioning.

He was arrested and taken to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

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