Ronald Pritchett, 32, is accused of stabbing his parents following a fight over food

A Mississippi man is in custody accused of murder after allegedly stabbing his father to death and wounding his mother following an argument about food.

Ronald Pritchett, 32, was arrested at his home in Purvis, south of Hattisburg, at 3 a.m. this morning following a raid.

Police say he was wanted for the murder of his father, Percival Pritchett, 58, in Louisiana.

The son had been visiting his parents in Gretna, just south of uptown New Orleans, when the alleged attack occurred.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said a fight broke out over 'food items', NBC News reported.

Ronald Pritchett is accused of stabbing his father to death.

He is also accused of stabbing his mother, Renta pritchett, 57, in the head, however the woman survived her injuries.

According to officials, Pritchett's father was found in an upstairs bedroom with multiple stab wounds to the chest.

He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital.

His mother, whom police found near the staircase on the first floor, is now recovering in hospital.

Pritchett fled the home in his father's 1997 tan Chevrolet Suburban, the sheriff's office said.

Police confirmed Pritchett had returned to his house in Purvis when the stolen car was spotted outside.

When officers arrived at the scene early Thursday, Pritchett refused to come outside.

A tactical team then sent in a police dog, The Times-Picayune reported.

Ronald Pritchett suffered minor injuries in the confrontation with police.

He was treated at the scene and is now being held at the Lamar County Jail.