A small argument during a friendly get-together in Miami took a shocking and violent turn, leaving one young man badly injured and another sitting in jail with serious criminal charges. What started as a normal day of fishing and cooking ended in a case that police say involved anger, betrayal and a brutal stabbing over something as minor as spilled beer.
What happened in Miami
Police say the incident happened late Sunday night near Northwest 30th Avenue and Northwest 11th Street. The victim, who had suffered multiple stab wounds, managed to flag down a police officer shortly after 10 p.m. He was bleeding and clearly injured, which prompted an immediate response from authorities.
According to the probable cause arrest affidavit, the victim told officers that the attack happened inside a vehicle. Earlier that day, he, Moises Mendoza and a few others had gone fishing together. After the trip, the group returned to a home to cook the fish they had caught and spend time together.
How the argument started
The victim explained that he was holding Mendoza’s phone to change the music when he accidentally spilled beer on it. What may have seemed like a small mistake quickly turned into a heated argument. Police say Mendoza accused the victim of doing it on purpose, which made tensions worse.
Another person offered to drive the victim home to calm things down. Mendoza chose to ride along in the same car.
Unfortunately, the argument did not stop. During the drive, the disagreement continued, and according to police, the victim threw beer in Mendoza’s direction. That moment, investigators say, triggered the violent attack.
The alleged stabbing inside the car
Police reports state that Mendoza allegedly pulled out a kitchen knife with a red handle and stabbed the victim multiple times while they were still inside the vehicle. Despite his injuries, the victim managed to get out of the car and run toward a nearby officer to ask for help. His quick action likely helped save his life.
Officers later used street cameras to identify the vehicle involved and tracked it to a nearby apartment complex. When they examined the car, they reportedly found blood on the passenger seat and on the rear passenger floor, which supported the victim’s account of the attack.
Evidence and police investigation
The owner of the vehicle reportedly told police that after the stabbing, he dropped Mendoza off at home. He also claimed that he saw Mendoza throw away the knife and the shirt he was wearing into a garbage can.
Officers then went to Mendoza’s home to question him. According to police, Mendoza admitted that he stabbed the victim. He was arrested and taken to the Miami-Dade jail.
Here is a simple overview of the key details:
- Event | Details
- Incident type | Stabbing after argument
- Location | Near NW 30th Avenue and NW 11th Street, Miami
- Suspect | Moises Mendoza, 19
- Victim condition | Multiple stab wounds, survived
- Charges | Attempted second-degree murder, tampering with evidence
- Current status | Held in Miami-Dade jail without bond
Charges and legal status
Moises Mendoza, 19, is now facing two serious charges:
- Attempted second-degree murder
- Tampering with physical evidence
Police confirmed that he remains in custody without bond. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case will now move through the legal system.
A serious reminder about anger and consequences
This case shows how quickly emotions can spiral out of control. What began as a normal outing between friends ended in violence, serious injuries and life-changing legal trouble. Many such incidents start with small misunderstandings, but when anger takes over, the consequences can be devastating for everyone involved.
