1 dead, 1 critically injured in stabbing in Merrillville, Indiana; suspect in custody

A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.

Police said, around 2 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call from a woman saying she and her husband were being stabbed at a home in the 7400 block of Hendricks Street.

When officers arrived, a suspect was exiting the home with his hands up and was taken into custody.

One victim was found dead inside the home. Another victim was taken to Franciscan Health Crown Point in critical condition.

The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the man who died as 74-year-old Orell Whitaker. An autopsy determined he died of stab wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.

Police said the stabbing appeared to be an isolated incident, and there was no threat to the public.

No charges have been announced.