Michael Dearius Thomas Jr., a 37-year-old man from Orlando, Florida, was the victim of a deadly stabbing incident. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on West Pine Street, near the Malibu Groves subdivision in Orange County.
Thomas was found by deputies around 1 a.m. and was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Initially, the incident was mistakenly reported as a shooting, but it was later confirmed to be a stabbing.
The investigation is ongoing, with the Orange County Sheriff's Office working to gather as much information as possible. Crime scene technicians, detectives, and initial responding officers are involved in the process to piece together the events surrounding Thomas's death.
As of the current date, there is no information available on any suspects or arrests related to this case. The community has expressed concern and fear following the incident, with neighbors describing the scene as "pretty scary."