LPD: Shots fired in north Lincoln neighborhoods

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are investigating after a string of shootings in north Lincoln neighborhoods over the weekend.

The first report of gunshots came in Saturday just after 8:15 a.m. near North Third Street and Countryside Lane.

Police said four men got into a black van and drove further into the neighborhood.

Officers did not recover any shell casings.

About 24 hours later, officers received a report of bullet holes being found in two vehicles parked near North Second Street and Belmont Avenue.

The victims had heard multiple gunshots a few hours earlier, according to police.

Investigators later found “numerous” casings and bullet fragments inside and outside of the vehicles.  Police estimate the damage at about $3,000.

Security cameras in the area captured two vehicles driving by the home as the gunshots were heard, LPD said.

On Monday morning around 1:30 a.m., police responded to a report of gunshots near North 48th Street and Madison Avenue.

Officers found “multiple” casings in an alley north of the apartment complex.

An investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to call police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.