Giovanni Javier Echevarría, a Cuban national, is currently held in custody with no option for bail following his arrest on Friday. He is accused of attempting to murder his partner in Miami-Dade, Florida.
The 31-year-old allegedly shot the woman during an argument at their home in the southwestern part of the county, leaving her in critical condition, as reported by local media.
Echevarría is facing charges of second-degree attempted murder with a firearm. During his court appearance on Saturday, a judge denied him bail.
According to the arrest report, Echevarría and the victim had been in a relationship for approximately three years.
The violent confrontation transpired around 10:30 a.m. on Friday in the 6700 block of Southwest 13th Terrace, near West Miami. While the couple was lying in their bedroom, a verbal disagreement quickly escalated into a physical altercation. Echevarría allegedly retrieved a firearm and fired twice, hitting the woman in the chest and left buttock.
Despite her severe injuries, the victim managed to call 911, telling the police dispatcher, "He shot me in the chest."
Upon arrival, officers from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office found her in critical condition and rushed her to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where she was intubated and placed in intensive care. She remains hospitalized.
During questioning, Echevarría reportedly admitted to fighting with the victim and claimed he pointed the gun at his own head, intending to take his life. He stated that the gun discharged accidentally during a struggle when the woman tried to disarm him.
Detectives recovered the firearm, a spent shell casing, and a bullet from the scene.
Court records reveal Echevarría has a history of 72 prior arrests, 43 of which are criminal offenses. He is currently detained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami.
The investigation into the case remains ongoing.
Details of the Miami-Dade Attempted Murder Case
What charges is Giovanni Javier Echevarría facing?
Echevarría is charged with second-degree attempted murder using a firearm.
Where did the incident occur?
The incident took place in the 6700 block of Southwest 13th Terrace, near West Miami.
What is the current condition of the victim?
The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.