What began as an ordinary afternoon on Miami's public transportation quickly descended into a scene of terror when a passenger was violently stabbed inside a trolley, an incident caught on surveillance cameras.
The attack took place on February 4th, shortly before 2:45 p.m. Lamont Collins, 46, boarded the trolley and, without apparent reason, initiated a verbal confrontation with another passenger, 49-year-old Adolf 'Nash' Bruce. A regular commuter and employee at the Amara at Paraiso restaurant, Bruce was simply waiting to disembark when he became Collins' target.
Footage released by authorities captures Collins making his way from the back of the vehicle to the front door where Bruce stood. The verbal exchange quickly escalated into shouting and tension. Despite the driver's attempts to defuse the situation—stopping the vehicle and addressing Collins as "friend"—Collins maintained his aggressive demeanor, brandishing a large butcher knife.
Although at moments it seemed the situation might de-escalate, Collins again revealed the weapon. Following a brief struggle, he began to stab Bruce repeatedly, in full view of the other passengers. The atmosphere inside the trolley turned to panic: screams, blood, and chaos created a harrowing scene. Some passengers attempted to escape through the rear emergency windows, while others, in shock, had to navigate through the blood to exit the vehicle.
Severely injured, Bruce managed to exit on his own but succumbed to his injuries shortly after. He is remembered by friends and colleagues as a hardworking individual, passionate about basketball and traveling. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise over $13,000 for funeral expenses.
Lamont Collins managed to flee but was later apprehended and charged with second-degree murder. During the preliminary hearing, he pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail. The police are still investigating what might have driven him to carry out such an extreme act of violence against a stranger.
Meanwhile, the Miami community mourns the loss of a beloved man and calls for enhanced security measures on public transportation.
Miami Trolley Stabbing Incident: FAQs
Who was Adolf 'Nash' Bruce?
Adolf 'Nash' Bruce was a 49-year-old regular commuter and employee at Amara at Paraiso restaurant, remembered as a hardworking man who loved basketball and traveling.
What charges does Lamont Collins face?
Lamont Collins has been charged with second-degree murder and remains in custody without bail after pleading not guilty during the preliminary hearing.
How is the community responding to the incident?
The Miami community is mourning the loss of Adolf 'Nash' Bruce and is calling for increased security measures on public transportation to prevent such tragedies in the future.