KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A dispute over a tip led to a violent home invasion and stabbing at the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee, leaving one victim hospitalized and a suspect in custody, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the incident on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2248 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, where they found a victim who had been stabbed multiple times. The victim was transported to a hospital and is currently in stable condition, authorities said.
Investigators identified 22-year-old Brianna Alvelo as a suspect. They learned that the victim had ordered pizza earlier in the evening, and Alvelo, reportedly upset about the tip she received, later returned to the motel room with an unknown male accomplice armed with a firearm.
The suspects forced their way into the room, and Alvelo, armed with a knife, stabbed the victim multiple times. Items were also stolen from the room during the attack, deputies said.
An arrest warrant was issued for Alvelo on charges including home invasion with a firearm, attempted murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. She was apprehended on Monday, December 23, and is being held without bond at the Osceola County Jail.
The sheriff’s office described the incident as isolated but noted the investigation is ongoing.