LPD looks for man connected to Thursday morning assault
Around 1:20 a.m., Thursday morning Lincoln Police Department said they were called to Cooper Park on a report that a party had been shot.
By News Channel NebraskaLINCOLN, Neb. -- Around 1:20 a.m., Thursday morning Lincoln Police Department said they were called to Cooper Park on a report that a party had been shot.
Authorities said when they got to the scene, they came in contact with a 35-year-old victim with a single gunshot wound to the back of his left shoulder.
LPD said the victim said an unknown male, light complexion, tall, skinny, between 15-21 years of age with long brown hair, and pink or orange shorts, approached him in the park.
Officials said the two engaged in a conversation that led to a disagreement, at that time the victim decided to walk away.
According to authorities, while walking away the victim heard a pop and felt pain in his shoulder.
Officers said they recovered two, .380 caliber shell casings at the scene.
LPD said this investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lincoln Police Department at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.