Man arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Lauderhill now charged in third killing

LAUDERHILL, Fla. — A man who was arrested last month in connection with two fatal stabbings in Lauderhill is now charged in connection with a third killing, Lauderhill police announced in a news release.

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According to police, a grand jury indicted Gregory DaSilva, 26, Wednesday on three counts of first-degree premeditated murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.

The first killings were reported on the morning of June 30 at an apartment complex in the 5300 block of Northwest 19th Street.

Investigators said an officer was initially flagged down by a man who reported that someone armed with a knife had tried to attack him.

Officers then located DaSilva, who matched the description of the attacker, but police said he ran into a nearby residential neighborhood.

As officers searched the area, investigators said they received a 911 call about a man suffering from apparent stab wounds. While canvassing the neighborhood, officers confirmed that they found a second stabbing victim.

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Police said one victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other died after being taken to a nearby hospital.

The victims were later identified as Mesilien Pierre, 36; and Wilford White, 68. Neighbors said White used a wheelchair and was unable to escape.

According to police, officers responded to a nearby home on July 5 after receiving a report about a 51-year-old man who was found dead inside by a family member.

Police identified the victim as Jeffrey Standifer, who they said had also been killed by DaSilva. They did not confirm how Standifer was killed.

Anyone with information about the investigations into the three killings is asked to call the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.

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