The two men stabbed to death in Lauderhill have been identified as a possible motive for the attack remained unknown.
Read more Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know
Mesilien Pierre, 36, and Wilford White, 68, were killed in Tuesday’s attack, Lauderhill Police officials said Thursday.
The suspect in the stabbings, 26-year-old Gregory DaSilva, is facing two counts of premeditated murder and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The incident happened inside the Riviera Hills apartment complex on Northwest 19th Street.
Police said a man flagged down an officer patrolling the area who said someone tried to stab him, and an officer spotted the suspect who then ran off.
A perimeter was set up and a short time later, police received a 911 call from a passerby who said a man was lying on the ground suffering from apparent stab wounds.
While searching the area, officers found a second man suffering from apparent stab wounds.
Read more Miami fitness influencer pleads guilty in brutal 2024 gym beating
Police said detectives reviewed surveillance video that showed DaSilva following one victim into an apartment before later approaching the second victim who was sitting outside.
DaSilva was seen in the footage making stabbing motions toward the second victim before chasing him on foot, police said.
A knife and bloody clothing believed to be connected with the crimes were also recovered, officials said.
DaSilva was arrested several blocks away. He was booked into jail and later ordered held without bond.
Police said they haven’t been able to determine any sort of relationship between DaSilva and the victims, but said they believe it was an isolated incident and they believe there’s no threat to the community.
The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call Lauderhill Police at 954-497-4700.
Read more NJ man arrested after argument over smoking outside FLL ends in battery, BSO says