MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami Police have arrested 46-year-old Lamont Collins, a homeless man, who is accused of fatally stabbing a man aboard a trolley in Miami.

According to investigators, the attack happened near Northeast 29th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police said 49-year-old Adolf Bailey Bruce was walking toward the front of the trolley to exit when Collins, who was standing near the door, suddenly charged at him and told him to back off.

The two exchanged words before Collins pulled out a knife.

“Two gentlemen got into an argument inside the trolley,” said City of Miami Police Capt. Freddie Cruz.

While the cause of the argument remains unknown, surveillance footage reviewed by police showed the trolley driver stopping the vehicle in the middle of the road and attempting to de-escalate the situation, according to the arrest report.

Collins then yelled, “I am not a coward. I’d rather die than go to jail,” before the argument turned physical.

Detectives said the men began fighting, and Collins pulled out the knife again, stabbing Bruce repeatedly. Bruce tried to defend himself by raising his hands but was overpowered.

The struggle continued as the two fell onto a seat, where Collins continued stabbing Bruce in the neck. Bruce eventually stumbled into the walkway, where Collins stood over him and stabbed him several more times, even as he lay defenseless on the ground.

Collins fled but was arrested a short time later.

A video shared on social media showed Collins running from the trolley while holding what appeared to be a knife. A witness said the steps of the trolley were covered in blood.

Another witness, Ricardo Sanchez, said he saw the victim collapse outside the trolley.

“I see everything, the commotion. The guy is just on the floor. This is before the police. I was able to see the man on the floor,” Sanchez said.

Bruce was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

“At the end of the day, someone’s life was lost. It’s very disturbing,” said Cruz.

In the aftermath of the stabbing, cameras captured a bloodied towel, a backpack and a knife.

A friend shared photos and videos of Bruce with 7News saying that although he didn’t have much family, his co-workers were his family, and he was well loved.

Friends describe Bruce as a shy but kind and adventurous person. He was known as “Nash” to his loved ones, and now, they said, they were devastated to learn about his passing.

“A loving community that lost a warrior. An absolute warrior that was taken from us,” said Matteo Eraso, the victim’s co-worker. “He doesn’t have much family or friends. Just ask his co-workers. We are his family. He was loved to an extreme amount.”

Police said Bruce died a few blocks from his work.

“He was taken from us yesterday. He was actually supposed to be at work, and he didn’t show up,” said Eraso.

Collins was booked into jail and appeared before a judge on Wednesday.

“Sir, you are arrested on one count of second degree murder,” said Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer.

Collins faces a second-degree murder charge.

“He stabbed the victim over and over again, resulting in the victim’s death,” said Glazer.

Collins is expected to return to court on Thursday.

Police on Tuesday reiterated that the trolley and bus system in Miami is safe.

“There is no room for violence at the end of the day, and people that do take the trolley on a daily basis or every once in a while, I can tell them that this is just a very, very rare occasion. The trolleys are safe, the bus system are safe,” said Cruz.

Bruce’s friends said he loved to travel and to watch and play basketball.

Since Bruce has no relatives, his co-workers created a GoFundMe page to help with his funerial arrangements. If you would like to donate, click here.

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