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The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a fatal crash in southeast Lincoln that claimed the lives of two men and left another with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash, involving a speeding Honda Pilot that rolled and hit a tree, is suspected to have involved alcohol. The road will remain closed as investigators process the scene, and witnesses are urged to come forward with any information or video footage of the incident.
A 32-year-old man from Lincoln was shot and killed outside a bar in downtown Lincoln, with the suspect in custody and witnesses being interviewed by the police. The victim's brother, John Scott Davenport II, identified him as Gregory Little Jr. According to Davenport, the shooting occurred after a fight at the bar, where a security guard allegedly shot Little four times in the chest. The victim leaves behind a family and a business, and his death marks Lincoln's first homicide of 2024.
A motorcyclist, identified as 20-year-old Ahmad Al-Hisnawi, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in east Lincoln, Nebraska. The collision between an SUV and the motorcycle occurred near 52nd and O streets, resulting in the temporary closure of O Street. Al-Hisnawi, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, succumbed to critical injuries at the hospital. The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the incident and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
The Lincoln Police Department has identified Officer Nicholas Vest as the officer who shot and injured wanted man Garrett Hanika during an incident at a hotel parking lot. Hanika, who had a federal warrant for a probation violation and was a suspect in a theft of firearms and ammunition, attempted to hit Officer Vest with his vehicle before being shot twice. During the incident, Hanika's female passenger was run over and sustained serious injuries. Officer Vest was placed on administrative leave, and Hanika is facing multiple charges.
Four people were shot in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, with one victim receiving aid for a non-life-threatening injury and the other three arriving at a local hospital. Bullets also hit a building in the area. The Lincoln Police Department has stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public, and investigators have left the scene. Anyone with information or video footage is urged to contact the police.
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting in north Lincoln where a 47-year-old man was found with at least one gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made yet, but it is believed that the suspect was known to the victim. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.
A motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in a fatal accident on Interstate 80 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The driver drove off the roadway and was thrown from the motorcycle. The Lincoln Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash and is urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
A Lincoln man died after driving off the road on his motorcycle on the eastbound exit ramp of Interstate 80 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the police have not disclosed if any other vehicles were involved. The exit ramp was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
The Lincoln Police Department has launched an anti-impaired driving enforcement campaign as part of the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative. Additional officers will be conducting specialized traffic enforcement focused on impaired drivers until September 4th, taking a zero-tolerance approach. The project is funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Office. In 2022, the police arrested 1,109 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The Lincoln Police Department is searching for a group of teenage boys involved in a crime spree in Lincoln, Nebraska. The boys are accused of assaulting and robbing a man, attempting to rob a woman, and stealing two vehicles. The police have recovered one of the stolen vehicles and are seeking information from the public to aid in their ongoing investigations.
The Lincoln Police Department is offering free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners in response to the "Kia Boyz" TikTok challenge, which has inspired teens to steal cars across the country. LPD blamed the "Kia Boyz" for a rash of vehicle thefts last summer. The locks are available on a first-come, first-served basis at three LPD stations in Lincoln, Nebraska.
A man identified as Jamie Mitchel was found dead after barricading himself inside a Lincoln home and making threats against the city and a nearby school. The Lincoln Police Department's SWAT team was called to serve a search warrant, but Mitchel refused to come out. Officers heard a single gunshot inside the home and found Mitchel with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The death is under investigation by the sheriff's office.
The Lincoln Police Department is searching for 13-year-old Shaye Ruel, who was last seen near Northwest 58th Street on Wednesday night. Ruel has black hair, brown eyes, is 5′2″ and weighs 130 pounds. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000.