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83-Year-Old Man Stabs Housing Administrator in Miami Beach Senior Complex

83-year-old man arrested after stabbing a housing administrator at a senior living complex in Miami Beach. The attack was caught on cameras
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83-Year-Old Man Stabs Housing Administrator in Miami Beach Senior Complex
Foto: Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office via Storyful
  • John Gula, 83, arrested
  • Administrator stabbed in senior complex
  • Victim recovering at home

An 83-year-old man, identified as John Gula, was arrested after stabbing the administrator of a senior housing complex in Miami Beach, according to police reports and local media.

The Moment of the Miami Beach Senior Stabbing Caught on Camera

Surveillance video shows Gula arguing with the victim in a hallway while accompanied by his partner. Suddenly, he pulls out a folding knife and stabs the administrator, who tries to defend himself and wrestle the weapon away, leaving a trail of blood on the floor.

Foto: Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office via Storyful, Miami Beach senior stabbing: 83-year-old man arrestedThe Motive: A Failed Inspection

According to the arrest report cited by NBC Miami, the administrator had approached John Gula regarding a failed inspection, which triggered the altercation.

Gula also attempted to pull out another knife but was stopped by his partner, preventing the situation from becoming even more tragic.

Charges and Victim’s Condition

According to CBS News Miami, the incident occurred on September 19.

The victim, who suffered a wound to the torso and a cut to the head, is already at home recovering.

John Gula faces charges of second-degree attempted murder.