ORLANDO, Fla. — The State of Florida has dropped criminal charges following a viral knife incident in downtown Orlando.
Charges were dropped against Deaveon Jaquan Brown following his arrest on Oct. 10 by Orlando police.
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The incident happened outside a Taco Bell in downtown Orlando and went viral online after it was caught on camera and shared on social media.
Officers found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was rushed to the hospital for surgery and was reported to be in critical condition.
Witnesses said the man who was stabbed was threatening people with the knife before the incident.
Police said videos showed Brown confronting the man and getting into a fight in front of the restaurant before the stabbing.
State Attorney Monique H. Worrell’s office said it formally declined to prosecute due to evidentiary issues, including a lack of cooperation from the victim.
Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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