Miami Tire Shop Chaos: Brothers, Bullets, And A Seized Gun

A violent altercation erupted at a Miami tire shop when two brothers assaulted an employee over a disagreement concerning a work order. The incident unfolded on a Monday afternoon at Tire Liquidators Miami II, located in the 2000 block of SW 67th Avenue. The confrontation quickly escalated, resulting in both brothers being arrested.

According to Miami-Dade police, the two men involved were 40-year-old Pedro Luis Rodriguez and 32-year-old Luis Angel Rodriguez-Candano. The disagreement began over a job performed on a vehicle, which led to a heated argument with the tire shop employee.

During the altercation, Rodriguez reportedly seized the employee’s firearm and struck him on the head with it. In a chilling moment, he allegedly said in Spanish, “What good is it to kill you?”

The situation deteriorated further when Rodriguez began repeatedly punching the employee. In an attempt to defend himself, the employee drew his gun and held it aloft. However, Rodriguez-Candano then lunged at him, pushing him and joining his brother in the assault. Both brothers attacked the employee, delivering multiple blows to his head and body.

In the midst of the struggle, the employee discharged his firearm three times, with one bullet striking Rodriguez in the leg. Despite being wounded, Rodriguez managed to grab the gun again and used it to hit the employee. He then fled the office to seek assistance.

Outside, Rodriguez-Candano continued the assault on the employee, taking the gun from Rodriguez and pointing it at the victim. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3:45 p.m., but the employee, who sustained a head laceration and bruises on his arms, was not hospitalized.

The employee claimed he acted in self-defense, a statement corroborated by the tire shop owner. Rodriguez was transported to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

Both brothers now face charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, while Rodriguez-Candano faces an additional battery charge. During their court appearance, both required Spanish interpreters and were represented by attorneys via Zoom.

Rodriguez, identified as a Cuban national, was placed on an immigration hold with a bond set at $5,000. Rodriguez-Candano received a similar bond amount. A judge has ordered both men to maintain distance from the victim.

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