PEMBROKE PINES, FL – In a chilling incident that has rocked a quiet community, police are investigating a brutal machete attack that left multiple individuals injured, including the attacker’s own mother. The incident occurred in a gated neighborhood near Southwest 15th Street and 190th Avenue late Monday afternoon.
The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Daryl Dean Roberts, reportedly launched an assault with a machete, targeting contractors who were renovating his mother’s home. The attack escalated when Roberts allegedly turned on his mother, leaving her critically injured. Witnesses described the horrific scene, recounting that Roberts struck his mother multiple times in the head and severed her fingers.
First responders were quick to airlift the woman to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, where she remains in critical condition. Neighbors, speaking off-camera, expressed shock and concern, revealing that the mother had recently become a widow and had allowed her son, who struggles with mental illness, to move in with her.
The community, still grappling with the aftermath, is relieved by police assurances that no further threat exists. Roberts was swiftly apprehended by authorities and now faces two counts of attempted homicide. Investigators have classified the incident as domestic, emphasizing the personal nature of the attack.
Residents, while shaken, are beginning to come to terms with the reality of violence striking so close to home. Many are left pondering the complex interplay of mental illness and familial relationships, as they await further developments in the case.
The chilling details of this case have sparked conversations about mental health resources and the support needed for families in crisis. As the investigation continues, Pembroke Pines residents hope for healing and justice for those affected by this tragic event.