Two Lincoln men arrested after hitting victim with firearm

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Police Department (LPD) officers arrested two men following an assault with a deadly weapon on Oct. 3.

LPD officers were dispatched to an area around Vine Street on report of a fight in progress.

Once officers contacted the victim, he said two individuals had assaulted him. One of the suspects used a firearm to strike the victim. The victim had minor injuries but did not require a hospital.

Markeyce Ware, 21, was arrested for second-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. Jordan Ball, 18, was arrested for misdemeanor assault and minor in possession of alcohol.

The investigation is still ongoing. LPD asks anyone with information to call them at 402-441-6000 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.

Markeyce Ware