Residents meet with officials at community meeting, raise concerns about safety after brutal stabbing in Miami

Residents in Miami met with officials to address safety concerns following a May 19 stabbing that left a woman partially blinded. The community meeting, organized by Brickell Downtown Miami, included discussions about increasing police presence and mental health resources. Attendees honored Cassius Bythewood, who intervened to save the victim, Caitlin Dydzuhn, while Miami Commissioner Vicki Lopez and Police Chief Manuel Morales emphasized collaborative efforts to improve safety.