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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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Why It Matters

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.

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