The 19 year old man who shot and killed Lincoln Police Investigator Mario Herrera in August of 2020 will spend decades behind bars. Felipe Vazquez was found guilty in March on all seven charges, including first degree murder.
Vazquez will have to serve at least 71 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Vazquez shot Herrera near 33rd and Vine as he tried to escape as officers went to arrest him.
Herrera died from his injuries 12 days after the shooting.