Strip club shooting in Buffalo County was possibly accidental

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office is now saying the Sunday shooting at a strip club near Elm Creek may have been an accident.

In Tuesday morning’s update, authorities also identified the person who was shot as Richard Rios. The 29-year-old is from Houston.

Deputies haven’t revealed why he was at Paradise City.

The sheriff’s office also provided some more information on the other men hurt in what it’s calling a disturbance.

A 49-year-old who suffered severe facial injuries is from Elwood, and a 38-year-old who had minor facial injuries is from North Platte.

Anyone with details on what happened is encouraged to call the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office at 308-236-8555.

You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 308-237-3424.