Man charged in Lincoln strip club shooting will stand trial

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The man accused of fatally shooting two people at a west Lincoln strip club is headed to trial.

A judge on Wednesday found probable cause to try 32-year-old Christoper Johnson and sent the case to district court.

Johnson is facing two counts of first-degree murder in a shooting at The Office Gentleman’s Club near West Van Dorn and South Folsom Streets.

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Police said early in the morning of May 25, Johnson shot Carlos Silva and Terrell Jones outside the club.

The victims were taken to a hospital, where they died.

Johnson fled, according to police, but was arrested three days later after a chase in Omaha.

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He faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.

His arraignment in Lancaster County District Court is scheduled for Sept. 18.

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Court documents allege that Darious Fletcher, 32, was with Johnson during the slayings.

Fletcher is charged with two counts of accessory to first-degree murder.

He is set to appear in Lancaster County Court on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing.