Miami, FL – Two women from Florida have been arrested and charged after a violent road rage assault outside a 7-Eleven in north Miami, where they allegedly attacked a married couple using a Patrón tequila bottle. Police say the incident left both victims injured and was caught on video.
The Incident: Road Rage Turns Violent Outside 7-Eleven
According to Miami-Dade Police, the attack occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday along Northeast 167th Street near Northeast 2nd Avenue. A married couple was driving west when they noticed another vehicle being driven recklessly and nearly crashing into them.
The reckless driver was later identified as Kim Aime, 26, and her passenger as Marlene Edward, 25. After both vehicles came to a stop at an intersection, police said Aime parked in the middle of traffic, blocking the roadway, before approaching the victims’ vehicle.
“She was the one who came inside our vehicle and pulled basically both of us out of the vehicle,” the wife told local reporters. “She was the one who antagonized the other defendant to hit us with a bottle multiple times and said, ‘You deserve this.’”
According to the arrest affidavit, Aime tried to force her way into the couple’s car through a partially open window, punching the husband in the driver’s seat several times. She and Edward then allegedly turned their aggression toward the wife, who was sitting in the passenger seat.
Investigation and Evidence: Attack Captured on Video
Police say the wife recorded part of the assault on her phone, showing Aime trying to break into the car. The report states that both women then began striking the wife repeatedly, with Edward allegedly hitting her with an empty Patrón tequila bottle as she fell to the ground.
When the husband exited the vehicle to protect his wife, both suspects reportedly attacked him as well—Aime punching him repeatedly in the face, and Edward striking him in the head with the tequila bottle.
Witnesses said the two suspects then fled into the nearby 7-Eleven parking lot, where Aime allegedly flipped her middle fingers at the couple before police arrived. Officers who responded to the scene described both victims as visibly injured and bleeding.
Court Proceedings and Criminal Charges Filed
Following their arrests, both Aime and Edward were booked into Miami-Dade County Jail.
Aime, 26, faces the following charges:
- Burglary with assault or battery
- Two counts of battery
- Resisting an officer without violence
- Possession of drugs
Edward, 25, has been charged with:
- Aggravated battery causing bodily harm
- Burglary with assault or battery
- Drug possession charges
During a search of their vehicle, officers discovered two debit cards not belonging to the suspects, 34 grams of cannabis, and 3 grams of suspected cocaine, according to court documents.
Both women are currently being held without bond at the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Center.
Victims’ Injuries and Eyewitness Accounts
The arrest affidavit describes the couple’s injuries in detail. The wife was found with a lacerated lip, swelling on her gums, and a knot on her scalp, while the husband sustained cuts on his hand, swelling on the back of his head, and ankle injuries.
“It was basically life or death,” the wife said during a bond hearing. “They could have killed me and my husband.”
Police said the couple’s injuries were consistent with blunt-force trauma caused by the tequila bottle and punches. Both victims were treated at the scene and later released.
Statements and Defense Claims
While in custody, Edward reportedly told investigators that the couple initiated the confrontation by stepping out of their vehicle first. However, police say video evidence and witness statements contradict her claim.
Authorities confirmed that both suspects appeared intoxicated at the time of the assault and showed aggressive behavior when officers arrived.
Background Context: Florida’s Road Rage Concerns
Florida has seen a surge in road rage-related assaults in recent years. Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows a steady increase in violent altercations linked to aggressive driving, particularly in Miami-Dade County.
Experts attribute the rise to stress, traffic congestion, and substance abuse, noting that even minor incidents can quickly escalate into violence when tempers flare.
This latest case underscores the growing public safety concern surrounding road rage incidents involving weapons and physical assaults.
Ongoing Developments and Next Steps
Both Aime and Edward are expected to appear in court later this month for a preliminary hearing. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is reviewing additional evidence, including surveillance footage from the nearby 7-Eleven, to determine whether more charges will be filed.
The victims are cooperating with investigators and have expressed relief that both suspects are in custody.
Conclusion
The 7-Eleven road rage assault has left Miami residents shaken and raised new concerns about violence on Florida roads. As the case moves forward, prosecutors are seeking to ensure accountability for a senseless and unprovoked attack that could have turned deadly.
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