Categories: CrimeNews

One person dead following deadly stabbing in Ohio

OHIO — A 47-year-old man is dead and another man is in custody following a stabbing Friday afternoon, according to the Lima Police Department.

Officers were called to 658 N. Elizabeth Street at around 2:25 p.m. in response to a report of a stabbing.

When officers arrived, they found Anthony Townsend with a stab wound to his abdomen. Townsend was transported to Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

Following an investigation, detectives identified Marcus L. Tyson as the suspect. An arrest warrant was issued, and Tyson was located and taken into custody in Adams County, Indiana, just a few hours later.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sgt. Steve Stechschulte at 419-221-5181 or 419-227-4444.

Ohio Statewide Staff

Share
Published by
Ohio Statewide Staff

Recent Posts

Police searching for missing person in Ohio

OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Timothy Kastein Gilbert,…

7 hours ago

Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio

OHIO — Montgomery County law enforcement is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Charles…

7 hours ago

Police searching for wanted fugitive in Kentucky

KENTUCKY — Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating Andy Stokley, a…

7 hours ago

Twelve total arrests made in Louisiana drug bust

LOUISIANA — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office has made a twelfth arrest in an…

7 hours ago

Body found near railroad tracks in Tennessee, investigation underway

TENNESSEE — The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was discovered Friday…

7 hours ago

One person arrested following deadly shooting in Virginia

VIRGINIA — A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal shooting in Smyth County…

7 hours ago