Surveillance video captures attempted murder shooting at Allapattah restaurant; suspect awaits trial on house arrest

What the video shows and where it happened

Newly released surveillance footage depicts a gunman running toward a man outside República Food & Lounge in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood and firing at close range. The incident occurred at the venue at 1260 NW 36th St., a corridor of mixed nightlife and industrial businesses that has seen periodic violent-crime investigations over the past several years.

The video shows the victim moving away after being shot. The recording has circulated as part of the criminal case timeline, offering investigators and prosecutors a frame-by-frame account of how the shooting unfolded and the sequence of actions immediately before the suspect fled.

Police account: argument inside, shots outside

Investigators say the shooting followed a dispute inside the restaurant. Police allege the suspect argued with the victim, was asked to leave, and then returned to confront the victim outside. In reports tied to the case, detectives describe the shooter approaching with a handgun and firing, then attempting to fire again before the weapon malfunctioned.

The victim was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Authorities have not publicly detailed the victim’s long-term medical condition in the most recent case updates.

Suspect identification and arrest process

Police identified the suspect as Francisco Alexis de Leon, 36, of Miramar. Detectives reported using facial recognition during the investigation and later linking the suspect to a vehicle described in the case file. The victim subsequently identified de Leon in a photo lineup, according to the arrest documentation.

De Leon surrendered to police accompanied by an attorney and declined to give a statement to detectives, according to investigators. He was booked on multiple counts connected to the shooting, including attempted murder.

Current legal status and the next key date

As of the latest update this week, de Leon is on house arrest while awaiting trial. Court records referenced in recent reporting list his next scheduled hearing for May 7, 2026. Any change to bond conditions, house-arrest terms, or the hearing calendar would require a court order.

Why the footage matters in court

Surveillance video can play an outsize role in attempted-murder prosecutions because it may clarify disputed issues such as:

• Whether the suspect’s actions indicate intent to kill
• The distance between shooter and victim
• Whether the victim posed a threat at the moment shots were fired
• The timing of any retreat, pursuit, or effort to fire additional rounds

The case remains active in the courts, with the next major procedural milestone scheduled for May 7, 2026.

The Miami Police Department has not announced any additional arrests connected to the incident, and no further charges have been publicly confirmed beyond those already filed against de Leon.