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Newark man dies after allegedly being stabbed by daughter

The Licking County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the 200 block of Parana Drive just before 1:50 p.m. on a report of a stabbing.

NEWARK, Ohio — A 75-year-old Newark man is dead after he was reportedly stabbed by his daughter Saturday afternoon.

The Licking County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the 200 block of Parana Drive just before 1:50 p.m. on a report of a stabbing.

Upon arrival, deputies found Nick Neagos on the front porch of the home suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

At the same time, deputies found his daughter, 47-year-old April Neagos, walking on Parana Drive with stab wounds. She was later transported to a Columbus area hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time.

The sheriff's office said that the preliminary investigation indicates that April stabbed her father multiple times, and then stabbed herself. 

Detectives are looking to charge April with murder, the sheriff's office says.

The incident remains under investigation.

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