Suspect wanted in Gulfport stabbing case arrested, charged with murder

Gulfport Police have arrested a man sought in connection with a stabbing case that happened earlier this week.

Police arrested 49-year-old Octavius LL Benton today in Gulfport. He is charged with 1st Degree Murder. He was taken to the Harrison County jail with a bond set at $1 million.

On Monday, police responded to 19th Street just after noon about a stabbing. Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the victim is Damien Lindsey – aged 44 – of Gulfport.

Lindsey was stabbed multiple times, having multiple surgeries before he died.

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

Benton was found and arrested Wednesday without incident.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.