Police investigate after woman stabbed in north Omaha neighborhood

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha police arrested a woman after investigating a stabbing Thursday morning near a residence in a north Omaha neighborhood.

Sylvia Brown, 59, was arrested for second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. She was booked into Douglas County.

According to an Omaha Police report issued Thursday afternoon, the 43-year-old woman was stabbed several times near 20th and Paul streets, north of Cuming Street. She was transported to UNMC, but her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, according to the release.

The victim’s daughter came to the scene and spoke with police, and other witnesses were also interviewed at the scene. Neighbors across the street told 6 News that they have seen people frequently coming in and out of the home.

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