Pair accused of shooting victim over golf cart repair dispute in southwest Miami-Dade

From left: Carlos Pedroso and Jorge Luis Estrada. (MDCR)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A southwest Miami-Dade man and another individual were arrested Wednesday after they shot and battered a victim following a dispute over a golf cart last week, authorities confirmed Thursday.

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Investigators said the victim arrived at 61-year-old Carlos Manuel Pedroso’s residence in the 23000 block of Southwest 167th Avenue in Miami-Dade’s rural Redland area to drop off golf cart parts for repairs when the argument began around 9 p.m. on Jan. 8.

Deputies said at some point during the confrontation, Pedroso pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the leg.

Authorities said Pedroso and 65-year-old Jorge Luis Estrada then assaulted the victim while he was on the ground, still armed.

The suspects then locked the gate, preventing the victim from leaving the property, according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Officer.

After losing consciousness, deputies said the victim was transported by Estrada to another location and left in his vehicle.

Deputies said both suspects were located at Pedroso’s home last Wednesday and were taken into custody without incident.

Authorities said Pedroso was later identified by the victim through a photo lineup.

Deputies have not released a motive for the alleged attack and did not provide an update on the victim’s identity or condition as of Thursday

Local 10 News has requested Estrada’s arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

Jail records show Pedroso is facing one count each of attempted murder causing injury with a firearm and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon causing great bodily harm.

As of Thursday, Pedroso is being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

Estrada is also being held at TGK on a $10,000 bond. Jail records show he is facing one count each of aggravated battery and false imprisonment.


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Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born in Long Island, New York, and has lived in Sunrise, Florida since 1994.

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