Thelson Smith Charged with Attempted Murder in Deerfield Beach Double Stabbing

Thelson Smith, 51, has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Deerfield Beach. According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a stabbing early Sunday morning, where they found two victims suffering from stab wounds; their conditions remain unknown. Smith's attorney claims he acted in self-defense after being attacked by the victims, who allegedly used a baseball bat against him. A judge denied Smith's bond for the attempted murder charges but set a $15,000 bond for a third charge of aggravated assault, also ordering him to have no contact with the victims and prohibiting him from possessing firearms. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities confirming that both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Witnesses reported that an argument between the men escalated, leading to the stabbings.