Man Dead After Being Shot by Landlord Following Dispute in Westchester: MDSO
Investigation Underway
An investigation is underway in Westchester on Saturday after a man was fatally shot by his landlord, officials said.
The Shooting
The shooting took place at the 9400 block of Southwest 17th Terrace, where deputies found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound.
Charges Filed
Adam Louis Anson, 37, was charged with second-degree murder and burglary with armed assault or battery.
Dispute Turns Deadly
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting was due to a dispute between the landlord and a tenant that became physical. In the arrest report, Anson was at the victim’s home armed with a semi-automatic pistol and tried to get in by knocking on the window. Anson wanted to adjust the thermostat that was in the hallway.
The Incident Unfolds
When the victim opened the front door, Anson, the report states, forced himself into the home and started punching him. He then dragged the victim outside to the backyard and shot him several times in the head, the report said.
Aftermath
After shooting the victim, Anson returned to the home, adjusted the thermostat, and went back to his home, where he called 911 and told dispatchers that he shot the victim in self-defense because he was attacked. The victim, identified as 57-year-old Carlos Alberto Gonzalez, was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Neighbor’s Account
Video recorded by a neighbor captured the moment deputies put one man in handcuffs. NBC6 spoke to several residents in the neighborhood who said deputies have shown up to the home before and that something like this was bound to happen. Other residents said they heard three gunshots being fired.
Resident’s Account
“I was able to recognize that something wrong was happening in my backyard and I was extremely scared,” said Leyani Perez, a resident. “I started screaming and I called my husband, ‘Hey go to the backyard because I feel a stranger is in the backyard.’ Then I heard boom, boom, boom, boom.”
Perez’s home sits behind the suspect’s home.
Conclusion
The incident has left the community shaken, with many residents expressing concern for the safety of the neighborhood.
FAQs
* When did the incident occur?
+ The incident occurred on Saturday.
* Who was shot?
+ Carlos Alberto Gonzalez, a 57-year-old man.
* Who shot him?
+ Adam Louis Anson, the landlord.
* What were the charges filed against Anson?
+ Second-degree murder and burglary with armed assault or battery.
