Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing a person in Gulfport, authorities say
A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stabbing a victim in Gulfport, authorities said.
Officers responded at 12:12 p.m. to the 3600 block of Amtico Avenue. The victim was inside a car when the suspect attacked him, according to Lt. Jason DuCre, a police department spokesperson.
The suspect, Ricky Lewis Jr., was arrested at the scene. He faces an aggravated assault charge and was jailed on a $500,000 bond, DuCre said.
Authorities said the victim was hospitalized in stable condition.
More information was not immediately available.
This story was originally published December 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM.