Natchez police searching for stabbing suspect

Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 8, 2016

NATCHEZ — Police are searching for a Natchez man they believed stabbed another man twice outside Daisy Street Grocery Sunday.

Natchez Police Detective Jerry Ford said a warrant has been issued for Antonio J. Johnson, 31, who allegedly stabbed a man during a fight outside the grocery.

Ford said Johnson and the victim had an ongoing dispute and Johnson reportedly spotted the victim riding in a vehicle shortly before the incident. Once the victim went inside Daisy Street Grocery, Johnson was reportedly waiting outside for the victim.

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Police believe the two men started arguing, which led into a physical fight, during which Johnson reportedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim twice in his left side, piercing his liver, Ford said.

The victim is recovering, Ford said, and did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

Johnson is a 6-foot-2 black man described, weighing approximately 185 pounds.

Anyone with information about Johnson’s whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 601-442-5000.

Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect.

Calls are anonymous.