Crime

He shot someone in the foot, cops say, and now he’s a wanted man

The Dec. 17 video shows a portly bald man running down a Liberty City street behind a man on a bicycle. After about half a block, the man stops, fires a pistol, then strides back toward the camera.

Miami-Dade police say that’s Victor Cardenas, a 36-year-old wanted for attempted murder.

An argument between Cardenas and Evans Austin near the corner of Northwest 67th Street and 18th Avenue around 1:35 p.m. that Monday escalated until Cardenas shot Austin in the foot.

Anyone who knows Cardenas’ whereabouts should call Miami-Dade CrimeStopers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477; text a tip with “CSMD” to 274637; or go to crimestoppersmiami.com.

This story was originally published January 16, 2019 at 3:53 PM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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