Man arrested after stabbing incident in Gulfport

Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 8:58 pm

By Steven Hirschfield

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Gulfport Police have detained a 64 year-old man following a stabbing incident.

The stabbing incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in the 2700 block of 48th St S.

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Photo of 64 year-old James Leach courtesy of Gulfport Police

The suspect, 64 year-old James Leach, fled the scene prior to arrival of officers.

Shortly before 7 p.m., Gulfport police announced that Leach was taken into custody.

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The victim was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg as a trauma with alert with serious injuries.

Additional details will be posted as additional information is received.

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