83-Year-Old Man Stabs Housing Administrator in Miami Beach Senior Complex

John Gula, 83, arrested

Administrator stabbed in senior complex

Victim recovering at home

An 83-year-old man, identified as John Gula, was arrested after stabbing the administrator of a senior housing complex in Miami Beach, according to police reports and local media.

The Moment of the Miami Beach Senior Stabbing Caught on Camera

Surveillance video shows Gula arguing with the victim in a hallway while accompanied by his partner. Suddenly, he pulls out a folding knife and stabs the administrator, who tries to defend himself and wrestle the weapon away, leaving a trail of blood on the floor.

Miami Beach senior stabbing: 83-year-old man arrested – Photo: Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office via Storyful

The Motive: A Failed Inspection

According to the arrest report cited by NBC Miami, the administrator had approached John Gula regarding a failed inspection, which triggered the altercation.

Gula also attempted to pull out another knife but was stopped by his partner, preventing the situation from becoming even more tragic.

Charges and Victim’s Condition

According to CBS News Miami, the incident occurred on September 19.

The victim, who suffered a wound to the torso and a cut to the head, is already at home recovering.

John Gula faces charges of second-degree attempted murder.

Photo: Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office via Storyful