September 10, 2007
Brandon Haught
Public Information Office

SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATING STABBING NEAR DAYTONA BEACH 

A 30-year-old man was stabbed Sunday night near Daytona Beach, sending him to the hospital for surgery for his non-life threatening injury. He told deputies that his roommate stabbed him during an argument. The suspect, Daniel Rose, fled before deputies arrived on scene. 

The victim had allowed Rose to live with him at 3243 La Paloma Ave. for the past three weeks. The victim reported to deputies that at approximately 9:15 p.m. he confronted Rose about drinking too much alcohol. The victim asked Rose to leave, but Rose refused. The argument escalated into a physical fight, and after a few minutes of the two wrestling, Rose pulled out a knife. The 37-year-old swung the knife at the victim, slashing him across the right chest area. Rose then fled, and the victim had a friend drive him to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. 

Deputies are currently looking for Rose. He is a white male, 5’3” tall and about 140 pounds. He has green eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing brown pants, no shirt and flip-flops. 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Sheriff's Office Investigator Beth Fortin at (386) 423-3301 or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida, toll-free, at 1-888-277-TIPS.  Callers to Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous and can qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.