On the evening of Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 8:05 PM, deputies from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Sevilla Plaza located at 4636 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in reference to a stabbing. The victim, who sustained a large laceration to his throat was taken to a local hospital by a witness where he remains in critical but stable condition and currently unable to provide a statement.
Osceola County Sherrif’s deputies were able to identify the suspect as, Sidney Tijon Ward, who initially fled the scene. Ward eventually arrived at the hospital and was treated for a laceration on his hand. He was interviewed and cooperated with the investigation, admitting to cutting/hitting the victim with a knife during an altercation with the victim in the parking lot of the Sevilla Plaza. Ward was arrested and at this time been charged with attempted murder.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for anyone with additional information on this incident to call (407) 348-2222.
