A man has been arrested in connection with a Monday stabbing death in Lake Charles.
Police say 51-year-old Lawrence Milton Jr. was arrested March 29 after officers were called to a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of 8th Street.
During their investigation, officers say they learned that Milton Jr. allegedly stabbed the victim, identified as 30-year-old Bennie White, during an argument.
Milton and the alleged weapon used during the incident were located nearby.
Police say White was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Milton was transported to the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center where he was booked on a charge of Second Degree Murder.
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