COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man was arrested Saturday evening for allegedly stabbing and killing another man in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus, according to police.
The stabbing happened in the 1500 block of Republic Avenue just after 5 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found John Malinchak, 33, lying in the street unresponsive.
Malinchak was taken to Grant Medical Center where he later died. He was pronounced dead at 5:44 p.m.
The Columbus Division of Police said Malinchak was stabbed by 55-year-old James Lumpkin Jr.
Police said Lumpkin Jr. was taken into custody and a knife was recovered. He was later arrested and charged with murder.
At this time, investigators believe some type of roommate disturbance led to the stabbing.
This incident is still under investigation.