Lincoln Police Chief Joe Meister
Regarding citizen video of shooting incident August 23rd

 

[August 30, 2023] 

On August 23rd, 2023 at approximately 8 p.m. Lincoln Police Officers responded to a reported shooting in the Centennial Courts neighborhood. A large disturbance had occurred, with numerous witnesses to the event present. The targeted victim was uninjured. Lincoln Police Officers recovered a shell casing from the scene and conducted interviews of those involved.

The suspects, two adults and on juvenile, were located and arrested within an hour.

The Lincoln Police Department continued the investigation after the arrests were made and was able to recover the firearm used in the incident. Investigators confirmed the firearm was functional, however it was designed to fire blank cartridges.

Shortly after the incident took place, a video recording of it began to circulate on social media. The Lincoln Police Department understands how much concern an event, especially when video like this is circulated, can cause in our community. We are dedicated to maintaining the safety of our community and to hold those who commit crimes here, accountable for their actions.

Police Chief Joe Meister
City of Lincoln