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A woman was stabbed in downtown Miami and taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital.<\/p>\n
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A woman was stabbed in the face in downtown Miami, leading to an hours-long standoff between the officers and the alleged attacker, according to the Miami Police Department. He was eventually talked into surrendering.<\/p>\n
Shortly before 11 a.m., officers responded to reports of a woman who had been stabbed. The woman was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition, police say.<\/p>\n
A standoff ensued after police say a man who appeared to be armed with a sharp object refused to surrender. Police began trying to de-escalate the situation through negotiation, said Miami Police spokesman Orlando Rodriguez.<\/p>\n
After nearly three hours, 49-year-old Raydean Johnson, the alleged stabber, was taken into custody, police said. It\u2019s unclear what charges he will face.<\/p>\n
During the late morning and into the early afternoon, northbound and southbound traffic was closed on Biscayne Boulevard between Eighth and Ninth streets. By 2 p.m., police lifted the closures.<\/p>\n
This report will be updated as more details become available.<\/p>\n
This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 12:37 PM.<\/p>\n
Milena Malaver<\/a><\/p>\n Miami Herald<\/p>\n Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.\n <\/p>\n