Lincoln Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday near 50th and R Street. Police Chief Michon Morrow says an officer was sent to Office Depot for an alarm near the rear doors.
“When he arrived, the officer located a man inside a small access door behind the dumpster near the back dock,” Morrow says. “He gave verbal commands to the suspect, but he did not comply.” Morrow says the the suspect then threw a metal object before firing at the officer who returned fire.
Once other officers arrived and determined it was safe to approach, they immediately rendered first aid on the scene. “The 49-year-old Lincoln man was then taken to the hospital by Lincoln Fire & Rescue where he underwent surgery for multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.” Morrow says the suspect was shot in the lower extremities and a handgun was recovered at the scene.
LPD bodycam photo of muzzle flash from suspect gun
“Once released, the suspect will be taken to the Lancaster County Jail for attempted murder, burglary, felon in possession of a firearm and other possible charges,” Morrow says the officer was not injured. He is on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure after an officer-involved shooting.
Morrow says crime scene investigators are working to gather and process evidence, review body-worn camera footage and interview witnesses. Part of the investigation will include determining how many rounds were fired and by whom.
Anyone with information is asked to call our non-emergency number at 402-441-6000. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, report online at lincolncrimestoppers.com or download the free P3 app.
LPD bodycam photo of suspect on the ground with handgun nearby