Miami Man Slashes Victim Over $5 Crack Debt in Shocking Knife Attack

1600 Northwest Seventh Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA - On June 30, 2025, a striking incident of violence unfolded in Miami, bringing attention to the city’s persistent crime challenges. Authorities arrested 46-year-old Leonard Collin Bondieumaitre after a knife attack that emerged from a seemingly trivial dispute over a small sum of money. As reported by Local 10, Bondieumaitre, known as “Luger,” faced serious charges, including armed robbery, attempted murder, and aggravated battery with a weapon.

The violent altercation took place on June 9 in the 1600 block of Northwest Seventh Avenue. The confrontation was rooted in a prior transaction where the victim had received $5 worth of crack cocaine from Bondieumaitre. Troublingly, just days before the attack, the victim had been hospitalized, indicating that the circumstances surrounding their interactions were far from ordinary.

The Dispute and Attack

Five days post-transaction, Bondieumaitre confronted the victim near Camillus House, demanding not only the repayment of the original $5 but an additional $95 in interest, posing a grave threat should his demands not be met. The victim explained his dire financial situation, saying he needed more time as his check had not yet come through. Rather than resolve the matter peacefully, Bondieumaitre escalated the situation.

In a frantic attempt to escape, the victim hid in an empty parking lot nearby. However, Bondieumaitre tracked him down and assaulted him, using a folding knife to inflict a slash on the victim’s left arm. The victim managed to flee, running west on 17th Street. Two days later, during a police photo lineup, he identified Bondieumaitre as his attacker, but the accused denied his involvement when apprehended.

Crime Landscape in Miami

This heinous act is emblematic of larger crime issues facing Miami. The city has a crime rate of 34 per one thousand residents, a figure that places it among the highest in the nation across varying community sizes, as highlighted by Neighborhood Scout. Tragically, the odds of becoming a victim of a violent or property crime in Miami stand at one in 29. With violent crime rates higher than many communities in America, the chances of facing a violent crime reach one in 205, translating to a rate of five per one thousand residents.

In 2023, crime figures revealed a stark snapshot of the nation’s struggles with safety. Miami’s crime rate had climbed 73% compared to 2022, eventually registering 283 crimes per one thousand people, surpassing national averages while retaining a notorious position among U.S. cities, as noted by City-Data.com. Even more alarmingly, the number of homicides rose to 32, marking a distressing increase from the previous year. With over 93% of Florida communities reporting lower crime rates, Miami’s statistics remain a call to action for local leaders.

The city’s challenges extend to property crime, where the probability of being a victim stands at one in 34. Motor vehicle theft, in particular, poses a grave concern, with a 1 in 215 chance of having one’s car stolen. As Miami’s law enforcement looks to address these issues, the city employs 1,657 full-time personnel, including 1,304 police officers—showing a committed effort to tackling the crime that taints the vibrant image of this coastal city.