Sheriff: Roman candle incident causes altercation

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office is looking for multiple suspects linked to an assault with fireworks.

The report said a family was sitting on their driveway on July 4 watching fireworks when multiple suspects approached them.

Officials said the suspects then lit Roman candle fireworks and shot them at the victims in the driveway.

According to authorities, a physical altercation began where a 61-year-old male victim received internal injuries and a 35-year-old male victim received serious head injuries.

SCSO are asking for assistance in identifying the four suspects. They said the first suspect is a white male in his mid-to-late-30s, 6'0'' with scruffy facial hair with brown hair. The second suspect is a white female in her mid-to-late-30s, 5'8'', and about 155 pounds with dark hair in a ponytail. The third suspect is a white male around the ages of 15 to 17 and wearing a white shirt. The fourth suspect is around the ages of nine to 11 and wearing a blue shirt.

Officials said the suspects fled in a black Dodge Ram truck with chrome wheels and are believed to be of family relation.

SCSO said anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Sarpy County Crime Stoppers 402-592-7867 (STOP) or leave an on-line tip at https://sheriff.sarpy.gov.