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A 28-year-old Cuban citizen identified as Reinaldo Trujillo Sánchez was arrested this Wednesday after shooting another man in both legs during a financial dispute in Miami.
The incident occurred last Friday around 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Northwest Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street, according to the Miami police.
A trusting relationship that ended in violence
According to the authorities -quoted by Local 10- Trujillo Sánchez and the victim had known each other for several months after being introduced by a mutual friend.
The relationship between them included an informal agreement: the victim, who did have a bank account, allowed Trujillo to deposit and withdraw money in their name, as he did not have an account of his own.
The dispute arose when Trujillo believed he had deposited $1,000 in the victim's account, but the transaction was never processed.
This led him to mistakenly suspect that the other person had withdrawn the money without his consent.
The encounter and the shots
On April 4th, the victim went to a Wells Fargo branch on Biscayne Boulevard to inquire about the failed transaction.
Trujillo Sánchez arrived shortly after and waited for him by his vehicle.
Once the victim left the bank, both got into the car with the intention of discussing the issue.
During the trip, the conversation turned tense. The victim noticed that Trujillo was carrying a revolver with him.
In an attempt to control the situation, the driver stopped the vehicle and tried to remove the suspect.
At that moment, a struggle broke out that ended with two shots fired into the victim's legs.
Trujillo then took control of the car and fled north on Northwest Seventh Avenue.
The victim was quickly transported to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries.
Detention and investigation
Days later, the victim identified Trujillo in a photo lineup.
The police managed to arrest him on Wednesday and found a silver revolver in his vehicle that matched the weapon described by the victim.
Trujillo Sánchez now faces charges of armed robbery, vehicle theft, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The man was placed in the custody of the Immigration Service at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK).
As of the closing of this report, the immigration status of the aggressor is unknown.
Frequently asked questions about the financial dispute and shooting in Miami
What sparked the dispute that led to the shooting in Miami?
The dispute originated from a financial misunderstanding between Reinaldo Trujillo Sánchez and the victim, who believed that money had been withdrawn from their account without authorization. The failure to process a transaction of 1,000 dollars led to suspicions that culminated in violence.
How did the events that led to the shooting unfold?
The meeting occurred after both individuals had an argument in a vehicle, where Trujillo Sánchez was carrying a revolver. The tension escalated until Trujillo shot the victim twice in the legs during a struggle. After the incident, he fled the scene.
What charges is Reinaldo Trujillo Sánchez facing?
Trujillo Sánchez faces charges of armed robbery, vehicle theft, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was arrested and is in the custody of Immigration Services at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
What was the outcome for the victim after the shooting?
The victim was quickly transported to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they received treatment for gunshot wounds to the legs. Their current condition has not been specified in the news.
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