LPD hosting blood drive in Lincoln to honor fallen Investigator Mario Herrera

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Police Department is hosting a blood drive next week to honor fallen Investigator Mario Herrera.

Monday marked four years since Herrera was shot by Felipe Vazquez while serving a warrant near 33rd and Vine streets.

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He died 12 days later on Sept. 7, 2020.  LPD says Herrera received several blood transfusions during his hospitalization.

To honor Herrera’s memory, LPD is partnering with the Nebraska Community Blood Bank and Lincoln Fire & Rescue for a blood drive on Sept. 5.

The drive is being held outside LPD’s headquarters at Ninth and K streets.  You can sign up for a time slot HERE.

Those who can’t make it that day are still encouraged to donate blood throughout September in honor of the 9/11 Day of Service.