MS teen allegedly stabbed sleeping woman, tried to set house on fire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 15-year-old Mississippi girl faces attempted murder and arson charges after police say she attacked a woman in bed with a knife and tried to set the fire at his home.

Lexi Jade Brown, who was arrested Friday by Gulfport police, is being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on $1,250,000 bond.

According to reports, around 2:30 a.m., GPD responded to the 13000 block of Dee Avenue regarding a “cutting incident.” When police arrived at the home, they found a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds.

The victim was reportedly sleeping in her bed when she woke up to Brown attacking her with a knife. Police said that after the stabbing, Brown tried to start a fire inside the home.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment, but his condition is unclear.

The Gulfport Police Department said that while detectives were questioning Brown, she said she planned to kill the victim because she found her “weird bitch.” Police say Brown also allegedly accused the victim of “repressing the black in her.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959.