A shocking confrontation in Miami Beach once made headlines after a homeless man with no arms became involved in a violent altercation on a public street.
According to police reports at the time, the man allegedly used a pair of scissors held with his feet during the incident, and a tourist was injured before officers arrived. đźš“ Authorities said the situation escalated rapidly, and police opened fire when he was believed to still pose a threat.
The tourist survived, but the event left witnesses shaken and sparked broader conversations about homelessness, mental health, and public safety in high-traffic tourist areas. ⚖️
The case remains one of the more unusual and widely discussed incidents in the city’s history.
