The tragic death of Kanisa Love, a 32-year-old woman found lifeless beneath the Dadeland South station of the Miami Metrorail, has left the Miami-Dade community in shock.
Authorities have arrested Jorge Gómez, a 45-year-old homeless man with a lengthy criminal record, on charges of pushing her from the platform, resulting in the fatal blow that led to her death.
Love's body was discovered on Saturday, November 15, beneath the elevated ramp of the public transit system, located at the intersection of Southwest 80th Street and US-1.
Sheriff's deputies and firefighters responded to a call about an unconscious woman, and shortly after, Fire Rescue personnel declared her dead.
Details of the Incident Emerge
The medical examiner's autopsy confirmed that she died from blunt force trauma to the head, officially classifying the incident as a homicide.
According to the police report, surveillance cameras captured the moment Gómez approached Love "without any provocation" and pushed her to the ground. Another video shows the victim walking away from Gómez as he follows her with his hands on his head. It remains unclear if the two knew each other or what motivated the attack.
Witnesses cited by NBC6 reported seeing Gómez push Love at a nearby shopping center before she ultimately fell from the platform. Investigators have determined that the head injury was a critical factor in her death.
Suspect's Confession and Criminal Background
Gómez was taken into custody on Thursday, where he was questioned and eventually confessed, as noted in the police report. He was then transported to the Turner Guilford Knight correctional center the same day.
His criminal history in Miami-Dade dates back to 2014, including arrests for domestic violence, theft, possession of cocaine and marijuana, and a conviction for grand theft in 2023. He was on probation until February 2026.
During a bond hearing on Friday, Judge Mindy Glazer ordered him held without bail.
"He pushed the victim from the Metrorail platform, resulting in her death," a prosecutor stated.
"He killed a 32-year-old woman who was standing at a Metrorail station, pushing her," the judge pronounced.
A Life Cut Short Far from Home
Kanisa Love had just celebrated her 32nd birthday a week earlier, on November 7. Originally from Georgia, she had no family in South Florida.
This case not only raises questions about the safety of Metrorail stations but also highlights concerns regarding the management of homeless individuals with violent histories in populated public areas.
As Gómez awaits trial for second-degree murder, Love's untimely and brutal death remains etched in the memories of those in Miami-Dade.
Metrorail Safety and Homelessness Concerns
What happened to Kanisa Love at the Metrorail station?
Kanisa Love was pushed from a Metrorail platform by Jorge Gómez, resulting in a fatal head injury.
Who is Jorge Gómez?
Jorge Gómez is a 45-year-old homeless man with a significant criminal history, now charged with the murder of Kanisa Love.
What is being questioned following the incident?
The incident raises concerns about the safety of Metrorail stations and how homeless individuals with violent pasts are managed in public spaces.