Miami attempted murder arrest after alleged domestic shooting with infant nearby

A violent confrontation inside a Miami apartment ended with a gunshot fired and a woman fleeing with her infant, according to an arrest report detailing a series of alleged assaults that unfolded Tuesday. The accused, 33-year-old Erick LaPlante, is now facing multiple felony charges after police say the dispute escalated to attempted murder inside the couple’s home.

MIAMI, FL – Officers responded to a report of domestic violence at an apartment in the 1100 block of NE 215th Street, where a woman told police her boyfriend had threatened her life and fired a gun at close range while her baby was nearby. According to a probable cause affidavit, the inc...