Man stabs friend at Miami Beach bachelor party after spat over women, police say

A bachelor party in Miami Beach turned violent during the weekend after police say a fight over women led to two friends stabbing one another.

Olajuwon Dickerson, 32, of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, appeared in court from his hospital bed on Tuesday after he was arrested for his role in the incident early Sunday morning.

According to Miami Beach police, Dickerson and his friend were celebrating on Ocean Drive.

Police said Dickerson’s friend became upset that women the two men met at bars were only paying attention to Dickerson.

An altercation began, and Dickerson stabbed his friend in the stomach, according to police. The friend then told police he stabbed Dickerson back in self-defense.

Both Dickerson and his friend were taken to a hospital by Miami Beach Fire Rescue. The friend was released, but Dickerson remained in the hospital and appeared in court from the hospital bed.

Once he was medically cleared, Dickerson was brought to a jail and is being held without bond.

This report was produced by Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami.