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Columbus Woman Stabbed to Death, Grandson Arrested

columbus-policeCOLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — A Columbus woman had died after being stabbed, and police have arrested her grandson in connection with the killing.

Columbus police say 58-year-old Deanna Micklevitz called for help Wednesday afternoon, saying she had been stabbed.

She was taken to Columbus Community Hospital and then was flown to Bryan Health Medical Center in Lincoln, where she was pronounced dead upon her arrival.

A suspect ran from the stabbing. Columbus police, Platte County sheriff’s deputies and state patrol officers searched the area and arrested 19-year-old Chase Micklevitz.

Chase Micklevitz was held at the Platte County Jail, and police say he will be charged with 2nd degree murder.

Details about whether he had an attorney weren’t available Wednesday night.

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