Miami Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Scuba Diver Incident

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 7, 2026 —

Miami-Dade, FL – A local man, Michael Simpson, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident that occurred during the lobster mini-season near Fisher Island. The charge stems from allegations that Simpson tampered with the air supply of an 18-year-old scuba diver.

The alleged incident took place while the diver was participating in the annual lobster mini-season. Authorities claim that Simpson intentionally turned off the diver’s air supply. The diver’s age was reported as 18, and the location was specified as near Fisher Island.

Simpson has denied the charges. According to his account, the air supply was not intentionally turned off by him. He stated that the diver’s father was involved in the incident and may have accidentally shut off the air supply while attempting to pull on a float.

The Miami-Dade Police Department has not released further details regarding the investigation or the sequence of events that led to the charge. The status of any permits or licenses related to the diving activity during the mini-season was not immediately available.

An attempted murder charge indicates a serious legal accusation. The specifics of the incident, including the precise circumstances surrounding the air supply and the diver’s condition following the alleged event, are central to the ongoing legal proceedings. The investigation is expected to clarify the details provided by both parties involved.

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