Update: The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred at 11th and ‘N’ Street on Friday. Officers responding to the call at 9:30 a.m. of a stabbing and discovered a 37-year-old Lincoln man with critical injuries. The man was taken to a local hospital and his injuries were determined to be life-threatening. He currently remains hospitalized.
As officers were responding, suspect information was provided over the police radio. Members of the Nebraska State Patrol were in the area and located the suspect, 29-year-old Hser Htoo of Lincoln, who was arrested.
The investigation revealed the two initially had an argument while riding a bus. They were removed near the bus stop at 11th and ‘N’ Street and upon exiting the bus, continued their disagreement. Htoo is believed to have then produced a knife, stabbed the victim and left the area.
Htoo was lodged in jail for 1st Degree Assault and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony.
The Lincoln Police Department Crime Scene Unit had completed the investigation at the scene with the area now open for normal traffic flow. This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 402.441.6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402.475.3600.
One person was critically injured in a stabbing around 9:30 Friday morning at 11th and O Street.
Police blocked off streets near 12th and P during the initial investigation. One person was taken into custody.
No further details have been released.
