Video: Confrontation between woman, armed man and teens sparks controversy in Miami

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
MIAMI, Florida (WABC) -- A tense confrontation between an armed man and several teenagers is stirring controversy in Miami.

The incident happened in the middle of a bridge and was caught on camera.
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The video shows a group of teenagers on bicycles arguing with a woman.

The teens had been blocking the road to protest the redevelopment of a housing complex.

The woman claimed one of the boys had run over her foot with his bike, and a confrontation ensued.

After exchanging words with the group, the woman is seen leaving, then returns with an armed man, who threatens the teens, allegedly using racial slurs.
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The armed man was subsequently arrested.



One Miami city commissioner is calling for a full investigation.

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