Miami, FL
Man found not competent in 2014 Miami murder case now accused of religiously-motivated stabbing
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – North Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man Friday on an attempted murder charge; he’s accused of stabbing his roommate in a Planet Fitness parking lot in what authorities are labeling a hate crime.
The suspect, Tyler Blake Alexander, was previously accused of murder in Miami back in 2014. According to Miami-Dade court records, he was deemed not competent to stand trial nearly seven years later, in 2021.
According to an arrest report, Alexander and the victim are roommates at an assisted living facility near the Planet Fitness at 1630 NE 163rd St.
North Miami Beach police said the stabbing happened just before 3 a.m. Friday.
The victim told police that Alexander had asked him to smoke with him in the gym’s parking lot, the report states. Police said Alexander then pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim several times.
The victim was able to run to the yard of their home while being chased by Alexander, and knocked on the back door and screamed, “He is trying to kill me,” police said.
A fellow resident opened the door and told Alexander to drop the knife and to separate, police said. That resident called police.
Police said the victim was taken to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in critical condition, while Alexander was taken to Jackson North Medical Center with injuries to his right hand.
The report states that detectives interviewed Alexander at the hospital.
It states that Alexander told police that he had been drinking margaritas with the victim in the parking lot and began to “fear for his life” as the two talked, due to the victim being of the “Lutheran faith and a devil worshiper,” whereas “he is of the Jewish faith.”
Alexander claimed he had to stab the victim multiple times “for his safety,” police said.
According to police, Alexander had asked to borrow the knife from another roommate.
Authorities arrested Alexander on a charge of attempted second-degree murder with prejudice.
According to Miami-Dade court records, Miami police previously arrested Alexander on a first-degree murder charge on Oct. 31, 2014. The charge was later changed to second-degree murder.
Alexander, originally from Arkansas, had been accused of beating a man to death and leaving him on a sidewalk.
Between that date and April 29, 2021, when the case against him was dismissed, Alexander had submitted to numerous psychological evaluations.
Circuit Judge Robert Watson determined that “clear and convincing evidence” showed that Alexander had been unfit to stand trial for the preceding five years and was “not likely to regain competency within the foreseeable future,” ordering the case dismissed.
After his latest arrest, Alexander was being held without bond in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Monday morning.
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Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
Miami, FL
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Tommie Lee among 6 arrested during World Cup match in Miami, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Jefferson — best known for her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
Authorities have not yet released the circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest or any charges she may face.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
What we don’t know
CBS News has not independently verified those claims, including the reported charge, bond amount or release information, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly confirmed those details.
CBS News has also not independently verified what led to the encounter, and the sheriff’s office has not said what prompted deputies to take Jefferson into custody.
CBS News has requested Jefferson’s arrest report, booking information and any charging documents from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson’s representatives.
Reality TV star’s legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson’s first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
Saturday’s arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff’s office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story. CBS News will update this article as additional information, including the exact circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest and any charges, becomes available.
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