Arrest made in Morningside Murder
Jeremy McClure
UPDATE - The name of the victim of the murder that occurred on April 14 at 3811 Peters Ave Apt. #5 is 55-year-old Lisa Belk of Sioux City.
We wish to express our deepest sympathies to her family for their loss.
The other victim was a 28-year-old female who was treated and released for injuries she sustained. She is the daughter of the Lisa Belk. Her name is not being released at this time out of respect for her privacy.
Paul Belk, who has been charged for this matter, is the son of Lisa Belk and a brother to the other adult victim.
This incident stemmed from some sort of disturbance between the involved parties. Detectives are still investigating the exact details as this is an on-going investigation.
ORIGINAL RELEASE - On 4/14/20 at 18:11 hours, Sioux City Police Department Officers were dispatched to 3811 Peters Ave #5 for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located two victims with stab wounds. Both of these parties were transported to MercyOne Medical Center. One of the victims received serious injuries, and one of the victims died as a result of the wounds.
The arrested party is, Paul Belk from Beaufort, South Carolina. 30 years old
He has been charged with 1st Degree Murder and Willful Injury Class D.
No further information is being released at this time pending notification of family.