Introduction to the Incident
Surveillance video captured the moment a man verbally and then physically attacked a restaurant employee with a knife inside a Miami trolley, causing the victim to die from his injuries.
The Confrontation
Video obtained exclusively by NBC6 allegedly shows 46-year-old Lamont Collins waiting near the trolley doors when 49-year-old Adolf Bailey Bruce is seen on the aisle walking towards the front of the vehicle. Police said Bruce was hoping to get off at the next stop. Suddenly, Collins is heard yelling at Bruce to "back up."
Escalation of the Situation
After Collins’s outburst, the video shows the two getting into an argument and Collins pulling out a knife, prompting the trolley driver to park the vehicle in the middle of the road, getting out of his seat and trying to deescalate the situation. "You are going to jail," yelled the trolley driver as he tried to control the situation. The arrest report said Collins was heard screaming, "I’m not a coward. I’d rather die than go to jail."
The Deadly Stabbing
As the two continued to argue, Bruce got upset and yelled, "Let’s go, Let’s go," and got close to Collins. Bruce is also seen clapping in frustration. Suddenly, the video shows Collins begin to repeatedly stab Bruce. Blood splattered all over the trolley. Trolley riders are evidently stunned, and video shows them trying to get off while screaming.
Aftermath
After about 30 seconds of constant stabbing, Bruce is seen on the floor covered in blood, and Collins runs away through a small gap between the doors. Bruce, in agony, manages to get up from the trolley floor and also exits. The victim died of his injuries. The restaurant employee at Amara at Paraiso was remembered as an avid traveler who loved to play basketball.
Arrest and Charges
Meanwhile, Collins was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The defendant is in jail until his trial and has pleaded not guilty. Lamont Collins, 46, was charged with second-degree murder with a weapon in Tuesday’s deadly stabbing.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues and conflict resolution strategies to prevent such tragic events from occurring. The community is left to mourn the loss of a life and to wonder what could have been done to prevent this senseless act of violence.
FAQs
- Q: What was the cause of the argument between the two men?
A: The argument started when Collins yelled at Bruce to "back up" as Bruce was walking towards the front of the trolley to get off at the next stop. - Q: How did the trolley driver respond to the situation?
A: The trolley driver parked the vehicle, got out of his seat, and tried to deescalate the situation by yelling at Collins that he was going to jail. - Q: What were the charges against Collins?
A: Collins was charged with second-degree murder with a weapon. - Q: What was the outcome for the victim, Adolf Bailey Bruce?
A: Unfortunately, Bruce died from his injuries after being stabbed repeatedly by Collins.
