OMAHA, Nebraska— A Catholic priest in a small Nebraska community died early Sunday morning after being attacked in his home on church grounds, police sources reported.
Father Stephen Gutgsell was attacked “during an attack on the rectory” of St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, the Archdiocese of Omaha said in a statement.
Gutgsell was taken to an Omaha hospital where he died from his injuries, church officials said. Fort Calhoun, population about 1,000, is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Omaha.
The police He received the call for help around 5 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Gutgsell injured and the alleged attacker inside. Authorities detained the suspect, Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson said in a statement.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and neither the name of the suspect nor the manner of death will be released,” Robinson said.
Source: AP
