A woman has died days after being stabbed by her son in Dania Beach. 

Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a domestic incident in the 4400 block of Treasure Cove Drive in Dania Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. On scene, deputies located an adult female, Karen Gottlieb, suffering from multiple stab wounds. 

Paramedics transported her to Memorial Regional Hospital for medical treatment. The suspect, Benjamin Gottlieb, retreated inside a residence and barricaded himself. BSO’s Aviation, SWAT, K-9 and Special Victims units responded. After several hours, Gottlieb was taken into custody on a charge of attempted murder. Following his arrest, Gottlieb was transported to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment. 

On Saturday, Nov. 8, Karen Gottlieb died from the injuries she suffered in the incident. The criminal charge against Benjamin Gottlieb has now been upgraded to first degree murder. According to detectives, Benjamin Gottlieb confessed to the crime.