Man reportedly pulls out handgun in Lincoln traffic

LINCOLN, Neb. -- A man reportedly pulled out a handgun after he thought he was cut off in Lincoln traffic.

The Lincoln Police Department said officers were sent to the area of 33rd St. and Cornhusker around 4:50 p.m. on Monday after a reported weapons violation.

Officers said they talked to the 19-year-old male victim and he told them that an unknown man was allegedly upset that he was cut off in traffic by the victim near the 180 and Highway 6 interchange.

According to authorities, the victim reported that the suspect pulled up next to him and they talked before the suspect allegedly pulled out a handgun.

Officials said a traffic stop was performed and the suspect was 27-year-old Rudy Requejo-Ybarra. They found a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun inside of the vehicle.

LPD said Requejo-Ybarra was taken into custody and lodged in jail for terroristic threats and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.