Statement by Lincoln Police Chief Paul Adams regarding cautionary lockdown at Lincoln Junior High School Wednesday

 

[August 23, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

Wednesday, August 22nd 12:54 p.m. Lincoln Police were requested to the 300 block of Sixth Street in reference to a domestic battery.

Officers arrived and began their investigation to learn that the suspect had left on foot and was in the area.

Officers located the 24 year old suspect coming from Lincoln Junior High School.

As officers approached the suspect went back inside and was allowed into the office area as he was known by office staff. Officers approached and had the staff put the school on lockdown while the officers placed the suspect in custody for the domestic battery.

According to the Sergeant, the suspect had an earlier confrontation at Lincoln Community High School.

Based on the actions by the suspect the officers and family believe there is some type of mental health issue and the suspect was taken to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital for a mental health evaluation rather than being arrested.

At this time we are not releasing names.

Chief Paul Adams
Lincoln Police Department