Lincoln Police are trying to determine if three drive-by shootings that damaged homes in different parts of town early Tuesday morning are connected. LPD Captain Todd Kocian says the first happened just before 1:00 a.m. near 28th and D. A man walking his dog reported seeing a sedan stop in front of a home and then heard 4-5 gunshots. Kocian says the car quickly left the area eastbound. “It appears the residence was struck 4 times and damage was estimated at $1,190.” Officers recovered .223 and 9mm shell casings at the scene.
The second incident happened around at 3:30 a.m. north of 27th and Old Cheney. A resident heard several gunshots, ran outside, and saw a small vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers arrived and found two homes had been struck by gunfire. One was struck twice and the other was hit 3 times. Officers recovered .223 caliber and 9mm shell casings at the scene, no injuries were reported.
The third incident happened around 3:45 a.m. near 17th & Knox Street. A resident heard five gunshots and then heard a vehicle speeding away. Officers arrived and found a house had been struck 10 times by gunfire and damage is estimated at $800. No one injured. Officers recovered 9mm shell casings at the scene.
All three of these investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lincoln Police Department at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.