Beaumont man arrested for murder

Friday, April 3, at 9:10 a.m. Beaumont Police responded to the Seville Apartments located at 4325 Crow Rd. in reference to a disturbance involving a man assaulting a woman. When officers arrived, the suspect was still on the scene and taken into custody. The victim was suffering from multiple stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim and suspect were both residents of the apartment complex. The suspect is identified as 30-year-old Malcolm Lewis. He was transported to the Jefferson County Jail and charged with murder. The victim has been identified as 49-year-old Chiquitha Young.