Lincoln Police say three people have been arrested in connection with the City’s first homicide of the year. Around 6:30 Thursday morning officers responded to a report of two males fighting in the 2800 block of ‘F’ Street.
When officers arrived they found a 57-year-old man who was unresponsive. Officers attempted life saving measures and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
During their investigation Lincoln Police say a Lancaster County Deputy observed the suspects getting into two different
vehicles at the U-Suds at 946 South 27th Street. Traffic stops on both vehicles were conducted and five people were contacted.
Ultimately 32-year-old Derrick Pearson and 31-year-old Briana Jelinek were arrested for Manslaughter and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony. 25-year-old Micah Berggren was arrested for Second Degree Assault and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony.
LPD says the investigation is ongoing and further information will be released Friday morning. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600. LPD is asking anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward with information they may have regarding this case.
Derrick Pearson Briana Jelinek Micah Berggren