Florida Woman Attacked with Ax After Screaming Argument at Costco Gas Pump

An argument at a Costco gas station exploded into violence, with the alleged victim fighting back with an ax. 

Valeria Andrea Aguilar was arrested for felony burglary with assault or battery after an altercation that began at the Costco gas pump in Miami, according to court documents reviewed by Oxygen.com. The 29-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the charge.  

On March 25, Aguilar started screaming at a Costco gas station attendant, according to an arrest affidavit. When a woman, who was also pumping gas, drove by and intervened—telling the attendant to revoke Aguilar’s membership to the wholesale chain—Aguilar ran after her car. 

Aguilar then followed the unnamed woman to an intersection, per the affidavit. She approached the woman’s driver’s side open window, and punched her in the head, read the doc, then grabbed her clothing and scratched her face, arms and chest, which caused lacerations and bruises.

The victim then produced an ax multitool and began striking Aguilar, per the affidavit, before fleeing in her car. 

Aguilar was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and promptly arrested after she was discharged. The alleged victim’s health status or whereabouts are not stated in the court documents. 

For more true crime news:

Wendy’s Manager Allegedly Shot Customer in Parking Lot After Drive-Thru Argument
“I Was Obligated to Do It”: Texas Man Accused of Killing Wife Less Than a Month After Wedding
Man Sentenced for Ripping Head Off Seagull Who Tried to Eat Daughter’s French Fries

While Aguilar told police in the affidavit that she ran after the victim and approached her first, she denied intentionally striking her. 

Aguilar appeared in court on March 26, where a judge denied bond, according to a recorded hearing published by NBC 6. If Aguilar is released, said the judge, she must stay away from her alleged victim—and Costco. 

It is unclear from legal records when Aguilar will next appear in court. An attorney for Aguilar declined to comment when asked by Oxygen.com.