On Wednesday morning, an attempted robbery at an I-80 rest stop just south of Grand Island, Neb. turned deadly when a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a knife attack. Police are currently investigating the incident.
Upon arriving at the location, Hall County Sheriff’s deputies discovered a man and woman in their 70s from Eureka, Missouri, who had sustained stab wounds.
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After sustaining severe injuries, the 72-year-old man was transported to Grand Island Regional Hospital where he unfortunately passed away. Meanwhile, the 71-year-old woman remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment at the same hospital.
After a high-speed chase, Nebraska State troopers apprehended James Thompson Jr., a 22-year-old suspect from Elyria, Ohio.
According to troopers, they chased the vehicle as it exited I-80 and drove onto Highway 11. Eventually, the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the Platte River.
According to the ongoing investigation by the police, it is suspected that the stabbings were a result of an attempted robbery.
On X, the Nebraska State Patrol released a statement commending the swift and effective teamwork displayed by the Troopers and Hall County Deputies in locating and capturing the suspect. The statement expressed solidarity with the two victims and their family during this difficult time.
This morning in central Nebraska, an active investigation was underway, and the initial details have been released. The suspect was quickly located and apprehended thanks to the exceptional teamwork displayed by the Troopers and Hall County Deputies.
We stand in solidarity with the two victims and their loved ones during this difficult time. The tweet from the Nebraska State Patrol reads, “Our hearts are with the two victims and their family,” along with a link to the news article.
The rest area located at mile marker 316.5 was the site of the incident.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has ordered an autopsy.
The investigation is still ongoing by multiple law enforcement agencies.
