Police Identify Man Accused of Fatally Beating 2 Homeless People in Miami

Police Identify Man Accused of Fatally Beating 2 Homeless People in Miami
In this image made from video, a crime scene is taped off by Miami police after an “unprovoked” attack Thursday, Jan. 16. 2025, in Miami. WPLG-TV via AP
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MIAMI—Miami police have identified the man accused of killing two homeless people and injuring two others in an unprovoked attack.

Brenton Clarke, 36, of Inwood, New York, was arrested shortly after the Thursday morning attack, officials said. He has no arrest history in Miami but does have an arrest history for minor offenses in New York, Miami police said.