SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have revealed the details of what led to a dangerous dispute in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood.

An armed man broke into his neighbor’s home along Southwest 25th Street and 82nd Place, Wednesday.

A family was inside at the time.

The gunman fought with the husband and shot him in the chest.

The man’s wife and their children hid in a bedroom.

Neighbors said they were shocked by the violence.

“Never had a problem,” said Anne Munez. “I’ve been here for four years and never have I heard anybody have a dispute or anything here.”

Police arrested Julio Perez.

He’s charged with attempted murder with a deadly weapon and armed burglary.

Perez appeared in court on Thursday morning and was ordered to be held without bond.

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