Man in custody after woman found dead in northeast Lincoln home, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was taken into custody Thursday morning after a woman was found dead inside a northeast Lincoln home, police say.

At around 8 a.m., officers were sent on a welfare check at a home near North 56th and Holdrege streets.

Assistant Police Chief Jason Stille said a family called 911 after not hearing from a loved one for a couple of days.

When the officers arrived, they met with family members outside the home and began searching the premises.

Inside, officers found a man and woman, both in their 40s, according to Stille. The woman had injuries to her neck and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man — who has not been identified — was taken into custody and later transported to a hospital.

Stille said investigators are working to learn more about the relati