On Monday, October 5, 2026, a 43-year-old male suspect was taken into custody in Opa‑Locka after repeatedly striking a man with a machete, setting a couch ablaze, and returning to the scene while still armed.
Opa‑Locka police reported that the suspect assaulted the victim, ignited the couch, and later re‑entered the location carrying the weapon before being arrested.