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A mail carrier from the United States Postal Service (USPS), who was about to retire after more than three decades of service, was stabbed on Monday afternoon while performing his duties in Biscayne Park, a quiet residential community in Miami-Dade County.
The incident occurred around 2:40 PM at the intersection of Northeast 117th Street and 10th Avenue, an area that is usually peaceful where the mail carrier was a well-known and respected figure among the residents.
According to statements from Jorge Rosero, the interim police chief of Biscayne Park, officers quickly responded to the scene after receiving a report of a possible stabbing.
Upon arrival, they located and arrested the suspect without resistance, while also providing first aid to the injured worker.
Victim stable and in recovery
The postal worker, who according to neighbors had been covering the same route in Biscayne Park for 12 years, suffered a stab wound to the torso, but he was conscious and alert at the scene.
Paramedics from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported him to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he remains in stable condition and is expected to recover.
A video shared from the scene shows the postal worker's uniform soaked in blood, while another aerial clip captured by Sky 10 reveals the moment the suspect was placed in handcuffs in a police patrol car.
Reason still under investigation
Authorities have not yet revealed the identity of the attacker or the motives behind the attack.
Some neighbors noted that the aggression occurred following an altercation between the mailman and another person, but the exact details are still under investigation.
Rosero stated that his agency is working in coordination with the United States Postal Inspection Service to clarify what happened.
A worker beloved by his community
The news of the attack has shocked the neighbors, who described the mailman as "a great person, polite, kind, and always smiling."
"We talk every day, we hug, we joke. He is the best," one of the residents, still shocked by the incident, told Local 10.
The worker had been in the profession for over 30 years and, according to some residents, was nearing retirement, which makes the attack even more heartbreaking for those who knew him well.
Authorities have requested that anyone with additional information about the incident contact the Biscayne Park Police or the Postal Inspection Service.
Meanwhile, the community is waiting for answers and a swift recovery of their beloved mailman.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Stabbing of a Mail Carrier in Biscayne Park
What happened to the mailman who was stabbed in Biscayne Park?
A United States Postal Service mail carrier was stabbed while on their route in Biscayne Park. The incident occurred in a quiet residential community, and the mail carrier was known and respected by the neighbors. They are currently stable and recovering in the hospital.
Who is responsible for the attack on the mailman?
The suspect was arrested at the scene of the attack, but his identity has not yet been revealed. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, which may have originated from a dispute, although the exact details are still under investigation.
What is the community's reaction to the stabbing?
The Biscayne Park community is shocked and saddened by the attack on the mail carrier, who is regarded as a kind and respected individual. Neighbors have expressed their support and are seeking answers about what happened, as well as a swift recovery for the mail carrier.
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