The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A dispute that reportedly began over a pair of sneakers allegedly escalated into a violent confrontation that led to criminal charges in South Florida.
According to the authorities, the incident happened on December 17 and involved a man who allegedly approached a group of younger men he did not know. The police say the man focused on one individual’s shoes, claiming they appeared to be counterfeit, and the group told the man to leave them alone. Afterwards, the man allegedly made comments suggesting he would retrieve a weapon. He reportedly walked away toward a scooter and left the area, and suggested he planned to return.
According to reports, several minutes later, the man came back. One of the individuals involved told investigators that he felt someone grab his shoulder. When he turned around, he allegedly saw the same man holding a large kitchen knife. The alleged victim began recording the encounter on his phone. The suspect reportedly swung the blade toward the victim and knocked the phone from his hand. As the alleged victim attempted to retrieve the device, the man reportedly tried to stab him in the face. The alleged victim was able to avoid being cut.