Cuban Man Shoots Ex-Partner in Kendall, Then Takes His Own Life: Protection Order Denied

A tragic incident unfolded in Miami-Dade County when a 41-year-old woman was shot by her former partner, a Cuban man who subsequently ended his own life. This occurred just 22 days after a judge denied her request for a protective order against domestic violence, despite her reports of threats and fear for her safety.

Dalianis Lazo, aged 41, had previously expressed her concerns to a Miami-Dade court, fearing for her life. On Thursday, October 22, her ex-partner, Iván Granado, approached her residence in the Country Walk neighborhood on a bicycle and shot her before turning the gun on himself, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.

The case is particularly alarming due to court records reviewed by Local 10, which show that just 22 days prior to the attack, a judge had denied Lazo's petition for a protective order. The shooting occurred at 11:03 a.m. on Thursday at 15472 SW 148th St. Cecilia Delfino, a neighbor, reported hearing a scream followed by three gunshots.

Upon arrival, Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies found both individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Granado, 53, identified as being of Cuban descent, was pronounced dead at the scene. Lazo was rushed to Jackson South Medical Center in critical condition, but her status improved by Friday, according to police reports.

Local 10, citing an agency official, reported that Lazo is between six and eight weeks pregnant, although this was not confirmed during the initial police briefing.

Court documents reveal that Lazo filed a domestic violence protection order against Granado in April, describing him as her "cohabiting ex-boyfriend." In her application, she highlighted "ongoing threats, harassment, coercion, and intimidation" and noted that he owned a firearm, had served in the U.S. military, abused alcohol and cocaine, and had been unemployed for over two years.

"I fear for my life and the safety of my parents," Lazo stated in an affidavit included in the case file. Nonetheless, Circuit Judge Michaelle Gonzalez-Paulson dismissed the case on September 30, citing "lack of sufficient cause" and "insufficient evidence." Three weeks later, Granado attacked Lazo.

In Florida, a domestic violence protective order is a civil procedure that individuals can request without an attorney or bond, under Florida Statute §741.30. If a judge determines an immediate danger exists, a temporary emergency order may be issued. If denied, a hearing may be scheduled within approximately 15 days, or the case may be closed.

When a case is closed, no contact restrictions, distancing requirements, or weapon surrender mandates are activated, leaving the victim without legal barriers against their aggressor.

Neighbors described Lazo as a calm and kind woman. "Very sweet, truly very sweet, a quiet person," Hector Rodriguez told Local 10, further describing her as a "charming person."

Detective Danny Castillo, MDSO spokesperson, referred to the event as an isolated domestic incident with no threat to the community. Unfortunately, this isn't the first such case in the area. Heydi Morales, a Cuban mother living in Miami, survived an attack that nearly took her life when her ex-partner stabbed her 34 times in June.

The attacker, Leisnier Mauri García, 40, faces charges of attempted murder with a deadly weapon and domestic violence, and remains held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK) without bond.

Florida reports over 124,000 domestic violence incidents annually, with a family member killing another every 36 hours, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.