New Information In Omaha Hotel Homicide

Omaha Police say an arrest has been made in connection with a homicide at the "Comfort Inn and Suites" hotel near 70th and Grover Streets, north of I-80.

Investigators say Daniel Nickels was arrested in Missouri.

Police say the victim has been identified as 26-year old Esmeralda Vargas.

Officers on Monday went to investigate a report of a female with a chest wound down inside the hotel.

Omaha Fire Department paramedics arrived and took Ms. Vargas to a hospital where she was declared dead.

The Omaha Police Department is thanking the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, The Missouri Highway Patrol, the FBI, and ATF for their assistance.

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