Lincoln Police: Home invasion turned homicide ‘not random’

Lincoln Police say the home invasion that resulted in the murder of 36-year-old Jessica Brandon Tuesday morning in northwest Lincoln was not a random attack.

"Investigative details have established that the invasion into the home and the deplorable violence that followed was not random," Chief Jeff Bliemeister said during a Wednesday morning press conference.

Bliemeister also said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Lincoln Police said they have received surveillance from some neighboring homes and businesses. They are asking anyone else in the area with footage to send it in to police. They’re also asking for anyone with relevant information to the investigation to call police at 402-441-6000.

Brandon’s autopsy has been ordered for Thursday.

Original Story:

Lincoln Police said a woman was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in an apparent home invasion.

LPD told media during Tuesday morning’s briefing intruders entered the home near 20th and Fairfield at around 3:30 a.m. A 9-1-1 call came in that a 36-year-old woman had been shot at 4:45 a.m.

Seven people were inside the home at the time, including four children. The woman was the only one shot. She was transported to the hospital in life threatening "grave" condition. She died at the hospital.

Lincoln Police are now asking the public for help. They are looking for any information that can lead them to the suspects responsible.

At this time, no suspects have been identified. The woman’s identity is being withheld at this time.

Update:

Lincoln Police say they will have the latest on the woman’s condition at a media briefing later this morning.

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Lincoln Police say the female victim is in grave condition with a gunshot wound.

She was transported to Bryan West Hospital.

Her identity is unknown at this point.

No further details are available.

The incident happened around 3:45 this morning.

This is a developing story.

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Lincoln Police are responding to a call of shots fired near 19th and Fairfield St. in northwest Lincoln.

Scanner reports that a female is on the ground and unconscious.

We have a reporter on the scene and will bring you the latest details when they become available.