New Iberia man arrested after stabbing death in Abbeville

A man wanted in connection to a stabbing death in Abbeville Thursday afternoon is now behind bars.
Abbeville Chief of Police Bill Spearman said officers arrested Nicholas Marquis Wilson, 36, of New Iberia, after locating him in Jeanerette around 10 p.m. on Thursday. Members of the Jeanerette Police Department, New Iberia Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police assisted in the case.
Officers booked Wilson into to Vermilion Parish Correction Center just before noon on Friday. Wilson faces a Second-degree Murder Charge. His bond has been set at $250,000.
The victim in the case has not been identified.
On July 5, at approximately 1:49 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to 216 Sucre Circle in reference to a stabbing.
Upon officers arriving they located the Victim with multiple stab wounds to the back and chest. The victim who’s name is currently being withheld, was transported to Abbeville General Hospital then to Lafayette General Hospital and died a short time later.
Upon further investigation officers learned Nicholas Marquis Wilson, 36, of New Iberia went to the residence of the victim and had a verbal altercation for some unknown reason and stabbed the victim numerous times. Wilson fled the location in a white, four-door 2010 Chevy Malibu with Louisiana License Plate Number 973CIB.
Officers obtained warrants for Second Degree Murder.
If anyone has any information on this case, contact the Abbeville Police Department 337-893-2511.
Chief Spearman said he would like to thank the citizens who stood tall and assisted, Jeanerette PD, New Iberia Sheriff Department. LA. State Police and all other agencies that had a part in helping to apprehend this subject.
“Our prayers go out to the families of the victim and suspect and all else involved,” Spearman said.