A pregnant woman who ordered pizza in Florida was stabbed 14 times by a delivery driver who police say was upset over her $2 tip.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee, Florida on Dec. 22 for a report of a home invasion and stabbing, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by ABC News.
Arriving deputies found a victim, Melinda Irizarry, who had been stabbed multiple times and was taken to an area hospital.
According to the affidavit, he underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured lung and suffered stab wounds to his chest, arms, legs and abdomen.
Irizarry is in stable condition, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook update.
Authorities identified 22-year-old Brianna Alvelo as the delivery driver and suspect in the case, according to the affidavit.
Brianna Alvelo in a photo released by police.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Officials say Irizarry placed the order at Marcos Pizza Shop and 30 minutes later the suspect, believed to be Alvelo, arrived at his motel with the order, totaling $33.10.
Irizarry gave the suspect a $50 bill and asked for change, but the affidavit said it was the store’s policy not to give change.
After getting smaller bills to fill the order, Irizarry ended up tipping the driver $2. After the incident, Irizarry told deputies the driver “rolled his eyes and drove away without saying anything,” according to the affidavit.
Officials said Alvelo allegedly returned to the victim’s motel room with an unknown suspect — armed with a firearm — and “forced his way into the room.”
Alvelo, who deputies say was armed with a knife, attacked the victim and stabbed him 14 times, according to the affidavit.
Police say items were also taken from the motel room during the raid.
Alvelo was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm, attempted murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault violations, according to the affidavit.
Officials say the unknown male suspect is still at large and are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Crimeline at (800) 423-8477.
