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Surveillance video shows man randomly sucker punching 61-year-old woman in Miami; suspect in custody
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Matthew Garcia , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from WSVN 7 News, including the circumstances surrounding the suspect's arrest and the condition of the victim.
A disturbing incident occurred in Miami 's Little Havana section when a 61-year-old woman was randomly punched by a stranger. The attack was captured on surveillance cameras. The victim was running errands when the incident happened.
The suspect is now in custody. A local business owner, Mónica Zapata, reported finding people gathered around the victim near her sports bar. After reviewing her security footage, she saw the man strike the woman, causing her to fall and hit her head on the concrete.
Further details about the incident are available from WSVN 7 News, including the circumstances surrounding the suspect's arrest and the condition of the victim.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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