Man Pistol-Whips UPS Employee Over A Refund In Miami, Gets Arrested

WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - An arrest has been made in regards to a violent attack that took place inside a South Florida UPS store.

The man in custody Thursday evening is said to have a lengthy history with the law that dates back to 2007.

Officers said Adaya Atum Baki is the man who attacked a UPS employee. He appeared before a judge, Friday morning.

The video shown on 7News was shown as evidence in court.

“Do you understand the stay-away order, sir?” said Judge Mindy S. Glazer.

“Yes, I do,” said Baki.

“Judge, counsel is referencing a video. Does your honor want to see it?” said a prosecutor.

Prosecutors played the 7News story in court.

The 36-year-old is charged with aggravated battery.

Baki is said to be the man seen on surveillance cameras going behind the counter and assaulting the UPS store manager. He is also seen holding a gun and pistol-whipping him.

The attack occurred at the UPS store in Miami Gardens located along the 19800 block of Northwest Second Avenue, just after 2:50 p.m., Wednesday.

The UPS employee told 7News the disagreement stemmed over an Amazon return of a printer that the customer said was damaged. The customer said he wanted his money back and made threats to try and get it.

“He said, ‘Hey, I want my money back. I want my money back,’ and I said, ‘Well, you need to call customer service for Amazon,’ and then he just choked me. He grabbed me by the neck. He pulled me by the wall,” said the manager.

“Then I seen when he had a gun, I just left really quick and I called the police,” said witness Vivian Menendez. “The moment when he had picked out the gun, I instantly left because I didn’t wanna be staying there because, basically, I was scared. I was nervous.”

The prior arrests Baki has faced include assault on a police officer, openly carrying a weapon and battery on a law enforcement officer.

“I believe an increased bond is warranted. I think house arrest is warranted as well. I’m going to set the bond at $20,000 plus house arrest, GPS monitor,” said Glazer.

His bond was set at $20,000.

Baki posted the money Friday night but has not been released.

His next court date is scheduled for August.