NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade
North Miami Beach police arrest woman for alleged hate-motivated attack at Target Starbucks
North Miami Beach police arrested 43-year-old Chyvonne Juanita Palmer after she allegedly attacked a Jewish man with a cellphone and threatened him with a metal chair while shouting hateful remarks. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at the Starbucks located inside the Target at 14075 Biscayne Blvd.
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The incident resulted in the temporary suspension of business operations at a local retail location and led to a criminal investigation involving allegations of a hate-motivated assault.
Key Facts
- Chyvonne Juanita Palmer, 43, was arrested by North Miami Beach police.
- The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at the Starbucks inside the Target at 14075 Biscayne Blvd.
- The suspect allegedly struck the victim twice in the head and shoulder with a cellphone.
- The suspect allegedly threatened the victim with a metal chair after witnesses intervened.
- Witnesses reported the suspect shouted hateful remarks, specifically 'I hate them'.
- The victim is Jewish and was wearing a yarmulke at the time of the incident.
- Target employees suspended normal business operations due to the disturbance.
- Surveillance video of the incident was collected as evidence.
- A judge postponed the suspect's bond hearing until Monday afternoon for a hospital evaluation.
- The court issued a stay-away order prohibiting the suspect from contacting the victim or returning to the Target location.
Who's Mentioned
personChyvonne Juanita Palmer“The individual arrested for the alleged attack.”locationNorth Miami Beach“The city where the incident occurred.”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“The copyright holder of the news report.”location14075 Biscayne Blvd.“The address of the Target store where the incident took place.”