Lincoln Police arrest two in shooting that sent two teens to the hospital
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department made two arrests Wednesday in relation to a south Lincoln shooting that injured two teens.
A 14-year-old male was referred and turned over to Juvenile Probation on suspicion of possession of a stolen firearm and unlawful possession of a handgun.
A 15-year-old male was referred and lodged at the Youth Services Center on suspicion of robbery, possession of a stolen firearm and unlawful possession of a handgun.
Another 15-year-old will also be arrested pending release from the hospital, according to police.
On June 13, officers were sent to the area of 11th and Hill streets just before 5:40 a.m. on the report of a male with a gunshot wound.
When officers arrived, they found the 14-year-old boy in the street with gunshot wounds to his buttocks and lower left leg.
According to LPD, the 15-year-old was taken by a private vehicle to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.
Investigators said the 14-year-old was at a house in the area visiting a female.
As he was leaving, the 15-year-old friend of the female’s brother came out with a ski mask on and pointed a gun at the 14-year-old, telling him to give him everything.
According to LPD, the 14-year-old shot the 15-year-old twice and the 15-year-old shot the 14-year-old three times.
Investigators also said the 15-year-old asked to use another 15-year-old’s gun for the robbery, which he gave the other teen.
Both stolen firearms were found in the grass outside the home.
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