Tampa Man Accused Of Injecting Opioids Under Neighbor's Door Deported

TAMPA — A University of South Florida student accused of injecting chemical opioids under his neighbor's door and sickening the family will not face charges due to a deportation to China, Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported Sunday.

The outlet reported Xuming Li, 36, was in Florida on a student visa and was pursuing a doctorate's degree in chemistry.

"He was on a student visa and got expelled from school, so once the appropriate sources were notified of this, it canceled his visa," Adam Bantner, Li's attorney, told media, per Fox 13.

Li was reportedly captured on surveillance video injecting a mix of methadone and hydrocodone under Umar Abdullah's apartment door at Oxford Place at Tampa Palms, WFLA reported.

He was arrested on June 27 and charged on suspicion of multiple felonies and misdemeanors, including battery, aggravated stalking and possession of a controlled substance, according to Hillsborough County court records.

In an interview with WFLA, Abdullah said Li was his downstairs neighbor. Following the birth of Abdullah's daughter, Li often complained about noises from their apartment, Abdullah told the station.

After a months-long dispute, Abdullah's family experienced multiple bouts of sickness with symptoms including vomiting and grogginess, according to WFLA.

Abudallah often smelled chemicals in his home, according to a Tampa Police Department report obtained by NBC News. While Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the family's home on multiple occasions, crews were unable to determine the source of the smell, reports said.

Li's arrest came after Abdullah placed a hidden camera outside his door and captured Li injecting a clear liquid into the family's apartment, according to court documents obtained by The New York Post.

A hazmat test revealed the syringe contained a "liquid chemical agent" of methadone and hydrocodone — both opioid pain medications, according to the Post.

Li pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to court documents. Court records also showed Abdullah filed a lawsuit against Li, and the Oxford Place at Tampa Palms Condominium Association filed a complaint against Li on July 19 to evict him.