Police identify man arrested in deadly northeast Lincoln shooting

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a shooting in northeast Lincoln on Tuesday that led to the death of a 19-year-old woman. We’re told one person is in custody at this time.

Police said Tyler Benzel, 37, is in Lancaster County jail. He was arrested for first-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony.

Courtesy: Lancaster County Jail

LPD said the incident happened around 7:20 p.m. when officers responded to a disturbance involving juveniles in the area of N. 47th St. and Cleveland Ave.

While interviewing those on the scene, officers heard a gunshot near N. 46th St. and Madison Ave.

LPD said after interview witnesses in the area, a group was arguing with Benzel’s wife near that intersection. Police said Benzel left his property and walked over to the place the argument was taking place.

LPD said Benzel made some verbal threats toward the group before raising a gun and firing.

Officers arrived minutes later and found the victim with a single gunshot wound, according to police. They performed life-saving measures on her before she was taken to the hospital, where she died from her injuries.

“Our thoughts are with her loved ones,” LPD said in a press release late Tuesday.

Police said Benzel was taken into custody without incident. LPD said the murder weapon was found.

Anyone with information is asked to call LPD at 402-441-6000. You can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.