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A man barricaded himself inside his apartment after assaulting his 5-year-old son in the Tamiami area of Miami-Dade County on Saturday afternoon.
Reports from local media indicate that the attacker was taken into custody following the violent incident that occurred near the 2000 block of Southwest 122nd Avenue.
According to the police, the individual, who has not yet been identified, caused a cut to his 5-year-old son after throwing him against a wall.
When the officers arrived at the scene, the attacker refused to leave the house and a confrontation occurred with the sheriff's deputies.
Authorities stated that the Miami-Dade Fire rescue team transported the child to the Kendall Regional Hospital for treatment.
The Miami-Dade police announced that the scene was being investigated on Saturday afternoon.
In another recent episode of violence, a Cuban-born father was arrested after killing his two-year-old daughter in a house in Pembroke Pines, in Broward County.
Jerónimo Anthony Durán, 33 years old, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the murder of the young Melody A. R. D.
The Pembroke Pines police reported that officers and firefighters responded to a residence located at 404 Southwest 177th Avenue at 9:42 a.m. on Tuesday, alerted to a "domestic incident," and found the girl injured.
The girl had a laceration on her throat, and the investigators found a knife that they believe was used in the crime.
The authorities reported that the father and the mother of the minor shared custody of the girl and one day he picked her up and took her to his home. It is alleged that Durán's grandmother arrived at the house at the moment the man was attacking his daughter and called the police.
Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence in Miami
What happened in the recent domestic violence incident in Tamiami, Miami-Dade?
A man barricaded himself in his apartment after hitting his five-year-old son, causing a cut when he slammed him against a wall. The child was taken to Kendall Regional Hospital for treatment, and the attacker was taken into custody by Miami-Dade police.
How does child abuse affect the Miami-Dade community?
Child abuse in Miami-Dade has generated increasing social alarm due to several recent cases, such as that of a Cuban father accused of murdering his two-year-old daughter and that of another man who physically assaulted his stepson. These incidents highlight the need for greater vigilance and early intervention to prevent child maltreatment and protect the most vulnerable in the community.
What measures are being taken in Miami to combat domestic violence?
The authorities in Miami are urging the community to report any suspicions of child abuse or domestic violence to intervene early. There are resources and helplines available for victims and the importance of community vigilance and the use of security systems to prevent these acts is emphasized.
What have been some recent cases of extreme violence in Florida?
Recently, there have been several cases of extreme violence in Florida, including a shooting in Miami Gardens that left one dead and another injured, an incident where a man attacked with a machete in North Miami Beach, and a confrontation in which a son stabbed his father in Lauderhill. These cases reflect a worrying pattern of domestic violence in the region.
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