Arrests made in homicide investigation

Three have been arrested in connection to the homicide investigation of a 57-year-old man in Lincoln. 

May 19, 2022Updated: May 19, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Three have been arrested in connection to the homicide investigation of a 57-year-old man in Lincoln. 

Lincoln Police said late Thursday that three people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened around 6:30 a.m. in the area of 28th and F Streets. 

When officers arrived, they found the 57-year-old man who was unresponsive, he was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. 

Lancaster County said that a deputy saw the suspects getting into two different vehicles at the U-Suds, 946 South 27. 

LCD said that traffic stops were conducted on both vehicles and five people were contacted. 

After the traffic stops, 32-year-old Derrick Pearson and 31-year-old Briana Jelinek were arrested for manslaughter and use of a weapon to commit a felony. 

25-year-old Micah Berggren was arrested for second-degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. 

The investigation is ongoing. Police said more information on the incident will be released Friday. 

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