Police identify suspect and victims in double stabbing in Lauderhill, leaving two men dead and one behind bars

Lauderhill police have identified the man who they say stabbed and killed two men and tried to stab another on Tuesday morning that led to an intense search and left the Broward community on edge.

Police say they arrested Gregory Dasilva and charged him with two counts of premeditated murder and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

He's currently being held on no bond after appearing before a judge on Wednesday morning.

It's still unknown why Dasilva went on the stabbing rampage.

2 men died after being stabbed late Tuesday morning, Lauderhill police say

Lauderhill police said a man flagged down an officer Tuesday morning and told the officer someone had tried to stab him.

Police confirmed that man was Dasilva. 

Police set up a perimeter and began their search. In the process, they found two men who had been stabbed. 

Both of them died. 

One of them was a 68 year old man neighbors affectionately called "Hotwheels" as he would roll around the complex in his wheelchair. He was later identified as Wilford White by authorities. 

"Really depressing right now," Stennett, a neighbor said. "He always checked on me and he's a really good guy."

Stennett lived in the unit next to the victim's.  He said thought the screaming was someone having a heart attack. Hotwheels' family was at the scene visibly emotional. 

The other victim was a 36-year-old man later identified by officials as Mesilien Pierre. 

At this time, detectives have not established any known relationship between the suspect and either of the victims. 

The circumstances surrounding their interactions remain an active part of the ongoing investigation.

Police located Dasilva several blocks away at a home near NW 55th ave and 17th Court.

Dasilva was appointed a public defender. He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim, who has not yet been identified. 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).