Unknown man hits 22-year-old with a stolen gun at a party, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) are involved in an investigation after reports of theft and assault on Saturday night.

Around 11 p.m. on Oct. 24, LPD officers responded to reports of a party near North 23rd and Orchard streets.

When the officers arrived at the party, reports said an unknown man had pistol-whipped a 22-year-old man. They also reported that the unknown male had stolen the victim’s firearm.

The victim had gone to the hospital for a large laceration that required stitches.

The investigation is ongoing.

LPD asks anyone with information to call them at 402-441-6000 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.