Lincoln Police Conducting Death Investigation | S 7th & Old Cheney Rd

Published on March 17, 2023

On Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11:58 a.m., Lincoln Police, and Lincoln Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to a residence near South 7th Street and Old Cheney Road on a medical emergency. A 35-year-old male reported that he discovered his two roommates unresponsive in the garage. Four additional residents of the same home were transported to an area hospital as a precaution for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a 31-year-old male and a 30-year-old male both deceased in the garage area of the residence.

At this time, the names of the victims are being withheld as we work to notify family members and conduct further investigation.

This investigation is in the very early stages. Criminal investigators are still on scene collecting evidence and working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

The Lincoln Police Department is asking anyone with information about this incident to call 402.441.6000 or if they wish to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers at 402.475.3600.