Chaos Erupts in Miami Publix as Shirtless Man Armed with Metal Shelf Charges Into Crowd — Two Women Struck, Store in Turmoil
A routine evening at a Publix supermarket in Miami turned into a violent spectacle when a shirtless man suddenly grabbed a metal shelf and began attacking shoppers in what police described as an all-out melee. The incident unfolded Thursday night near the entrance of the grocery store on Southwest 163rd Street and 95th Avenue, where two competing groups engaged in a verbal altercation that quickly devolved into physical violence. As bystanders watched in shock, the escalation reached a new level when one man — later identified as 20-year-old Climont Mann — lifted a heavy rectangular shelf and struck two women who had collided into a display unit during the commotion.
According to local police records and video reviewed by New York Post, the confrontation began as a verbal dispute between two groups, which spilled into the store. The fighting scattered merchandise across the aisles: greeting cards, shoes, clothing, and other items littered the floor. As the confrontation intensified, one woman was knocked into a display, dislodging a shelf. Seizing the moment, Mann seized the shelf and began swinging it at the two women on the ground, striking one directly on the head. The footage shows him making repeated blows before retreating briefly, then returning to continue the assault. He later dropped the shelf into the melee and joined other combatants in the crowd fighting near the registers.
Witnesses said security personnel appeared hesitant during the initial escalation, allowing the flyers and debris to accumulate. Eventually, the fight carried into the parking lot, where law enforcement intervened and dispersed the groups. Two people were transported to area hospitals, while several others received treatment at the scene. After the collision and violence subsided, all participants were immediately trespassed from the store.
Climont Mann was subsequently arrested and charged with felony aggravated battery, disorderly conduct, and initially criminal mischief — though that latter charge was later dropped. He is currently held on a $5,150 bond and has been ordered to have no contact with the alleged victims. His arraignment is scheduled for December 8, 2025, according to court documents.
In the days that followed, the video spread rapidly across social media, drawing both condemnation and shock. One shopper who observed the chaos told local media, “I thought it was horrible. It was a disgrace.” Many criticized store security for failing to stop the fight earlier. Onlookers described a store turning into a war zone: “It was just going off in front of people like nothing mattered,” one man said.
A deeper review of the footage highlighted how quickly a verbal dispute morphed into life-threatening violence. The fact that Mann acted with a heavy metal object underscores how fraught tensions in public spaces have become in recent years. For shoppers, what was intended as a quick grocery run turned into a traumatic spectacle. For law enforcement and legal observers, the incident signals worry about escalation thresholds in everyday conflicts.
Publix as a brand has remained tight-lipped about internal security protocols following the incident, but the chain has faced fresh scrutiny as customers question what measures are in place to protect shoppers when tensions flare. Store employees, meanwhile, reportedly stood back behind registers and offices during the violence, while some shoppers quietly exited aisles to avoid standing in harm’s way.
As Mann’s legal process moves forward, public attention will likely focus on whether justice is swift, and whether the victims receive restitution. In a community reeling from what should have been a routine night at the grocery store, this brawl is now another stark reminder of how quickly civility can unravel — and how dangerous those moments become when someone picks up a weapon.
