Arrest made in stabbing of good Samaritan outside Miami-Dade cafeteria
MIAMI - Miami-Dade police say they have arrested a man who attacked and nearly killed a good Samaritan on Tuesday night outside a restaurant in Southwest Miami-Dade.
The suspect, identified as Jose Javier Rivero, 35, was captured on camera as he was taken into custody near the restaurant where the attack happened outside the Sabor Cubano Cafeteria at 12848 S.W. 8th St. at 7:39 p.m.
As Rivero was being arrested, he was mumbling some words about a gang and showing us his cell phone. He was placed in a nearby police cruiser on S.W. 8th St.
The arrest report said Rivero is facing an attempted murder charge with a weapon.
Detectives said it all started when witnesses said Rivero was harassing a female server and the 39-year-old Good Samaritan stepped in to help. They say witnesses say Rivero struck him over the head several times before stabbing him several times and then he took off.
The victim was rushed to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital with stab wounds to the torso and hand. He remains in critical condition. Police have not identified him.
They had initially said the suspect had royal blue hair and was known as "Shorty."
They say it's not clear why he returned to the scene where the attack occurred.
Rivero was transported to TGK for booking.
