A woman has been arrested after allegedly setting a man on fire in northwest Miami-Dade on Saturday evening, October 24, leaving him with severe burns and hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in the courtyard of the former Annie Coleman housing development near Northwest 63rd Street and 25th Avenue, deputies told CBS News Miami.
Investigators said the man suffered severe burns and was transported to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment. As of the latest available information, he remained in critical but stable condition.
Deputies also said the man’s injuries were so severe that he was unable to speak following the incident.
Woman Taken Into Custody as Investigation Continues
A woman who was at the scene was taken into custody as deputies investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities believe she was responsible for setting the man on fire, although investigators have not yet established the relationship between the two.
Officials have not released the names of either the injured man or the woman arrested. Authorities also have not provided further details about what led to the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack remain under investigation, and additional information may be released as authorities continue their work.
Man Remains Hospitalized With Severe Burns
The victim was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, a major trauma care facility in Miami, after suffering extensive burns.
His condition was described as critical but stable, indicating that he remained seriously injured while receiving hospital care. Deputies said he was unable to speak because of the severity of his injuries.
No further details about the extent of his burns, the treatment he has received, or his recovery prospects have been made public.
Authorities Have Not Released Additional Details
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly identified the woman taken into custody or disclosed whether formal criminal charges have been filed. Investigators are also working to determine the nature of the relationship between the woman and the victim.
The incident took place in the area of the former Annie Coleman housing development in northwest Miami-Dade, near Northwest 63rd Street and 25th Avenue.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further details about the circumstances of the incident, the identities of those involved, and any potential charges have not yet been announced.
This story may be updated as additional information becomes available from authorities.
