Lincoln man allegedly threatens to blow up building

An argument led to a Lincoln man reportedly threatening to blow up a building.

October 10, 2022Updated: October 10, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. -- An argument led to a Lincoln man reportedly threatening to blow up a building.

Officers said they went to the 8600 block of Leighton Ave. on Oct. 7 around 3:45 p.m. for a reported threats complaint. They talked to the 36-year-old female victim along with her 14- and 11-year-old children.

The Lincoln Police Department said the victim reported a man, that she had previously known, showed up at her building and they began to argue about a past personal loan. The argument reportedly escalated and the man threatened to blow up the building and it's occupants.

According to authorities, they talked with 38-year-old Shaun Dean at his Lincoln residence. Dean was taken into custody and lodged in jail for terroristic threats.

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