A Cuban from Miami Lakes was sentenced to prison for allegedly shooting at two men in a shopping center parking lot after they asked him not to take photos of their cars.
Danny Michel Casavilla García, 47 years old, is currently in jail without the option of bail and is facing serious charges, including two counts of attempted homicide, discharging or launching a deadly missile, and causing injury with a firearm.
The incident occurred on Monday around 3:00 a.m. in the area of 155th Street and 77th Court Northwest in Miami Lakes.
According to the arrest report, Casavilla García was intoxicated and began filming and taking photos of the victims' cars.
The two men, identified as Cedeño Alvarado and Angulo Moreno, told him to stay away from their cars. After an argument, they left the scene but then returned, and the Cuban continued taking photographs until he pulled out a gun and shot at them.
Alvarado was standing and was shot in the pelvis. Moreno was sitting in his car and was not injured, but a bullet struck the vehicle, shattering the driver's side window and causing other damage.
A video recorded by a security camera shows Casavilla García shooting at a car, while the injured person tries to escape as he is being pursued and shot at continuously.
Both the victims and the aggressor called the police. When the officers arrived at the scene, they found a semi-automatic pistol in his back pocket.
After being arrested, Casavilla-García admitted to having drunk and fired several times, but he added that he was not sure what had happened.
However, he confessed to the detective that he "was not afraid of anyone."
When he appeared before the criminal court on Tuesday, his defense attorney argued that he shot in self-defense.
"We have an opportunity to return to court and secure bail, and my partner and I are going to do it. He is not doing anything illegal; when we have two men above him, we will have more court hearings in the future, and we will present the facts in front of everyone," said Scott Egleston, as quoted by América TeVe.
The injured person remains hospitalized, but his father told Local 10 that he is expected to survive.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shooting in Miami Lakes
What happened in the shooting in Miami Lakes?
A Cuban man shot two men in the parking lot of a shopping center in Miami Lakes following a dispute over taking pictures of their vehicles. The assailant, Danny Michel Casavilla García, was arrested without bail and is facing serious charges, including two counts of attempted murder.
Who were the victims of the shooting in Miami Lakes?
The victims have been identified as Cedeño Alvarado and Angulo Moreno. Alvarado sustained an injury to his pelvis, while Moreno was not struck by the bullets, although his vehicle suffered significant damage.
What argument did Danny Michel Casavilla García's defense attorney present?
The defense attorney claimed that Casavilla García fired in self-defense, arguing that the victims were confronting him aggressively. However, this argument contrasts with the surveillance video that shows the defendant chasing the victims and shooting at them.
What is the context of other similar incidents in Miami?
In Miami, there have been a series of violent incidents involving Cubans, such as the case of Yasser Barreto in Hialeah, as well as other incidents of shootings and robberies. These events highlight a recurring issue of gun violence within the Cuban community in the city.
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