Published on December 04, 2025
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a homicide after a man died following a shooting in Near South Lincoln. On Thursday, December 4, just after 11 a.m., LPD received a call for multiple shots and multiple people being shot inside the Casey’s at the corner of S. 13th and ‘E’ streets. Officers arrived and found one man with life-threatening injuries. Another man, believed to be an innocent bystander, had non-life-threatening injuries. Officers on scene began providing first aid to both victims. Lincoln Fire & Rescue took over life-saving measures. Both were taken to an area hospital where the man suffering life-threatening-injuries later died. The preliminary investigation and witness statements indicate there was a disturbance between the shooter and the victim who died in the parking lot prior to the shooting inside. The shooter stayed on scene, surrendered his firearm to officers and is cooperating with the investigation. There is not an ongoing threat to the public. The store will be closed for an extended period while investigators work through collecting physical and digital evidence from the scene. More information will be released as it becomes available. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call our non-emergency number at 402-441-6000. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, report online at lincolncrimestoppers.com or download the free P3 app.