BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A tenant fatally stabbed his landlord after an argument Friday afternoon in Belleville, police said.
According to a release from the Belleville Police Department, officers were called to the 200 block of Walnut St. for a fight in progress. When they arrived, a man was lying on the ground with stab wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Investigators said the victim was the landlord of the apartment building where Arthur Parris lived. Parris, 48, was charged with first-degree murder.
The two men were arguing before the stabbing, according to witnesses, who also told police that Parris went inside the building after the stabbing.
Officers located Parris and took him into custody without incident.
Parris was taken to the Belleville Police Department, where is being held on an $800,000 bond.
Resources for crime victims:
If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.
Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to “stabilize inner-city neighborhoods.” One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.
To learn more, call 314-381-8200 or visit https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
Life Outside of Violence “helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence.”
To learn more, call 314-327-6697 or email: ProjectLOV@WUSTL.edu
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership between and Saint Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.
To learn more, visit https://www.ulstl.com/anti-crime-initiative.html
Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities. To learn more, visit https://cvg.org/