LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Police in Lincoln are investigating after a man was killed with a large pole.
KOLN-TV reports that police arrested a 50-year-old Lincoln man, who is being held on suspicion of second-degree murder. That man is hospitalized but details about his injuries have not been released.
The incident happened Monday afternoon in the 2600 block of Vine Street. The victim’s name has not been released. Police say it appears that the two men got into a fight and the suspect used a large pole as a weapon.
The City of Lincoln provided the following release regarding the incident:
On October 18, 2021, at approximately 3:10 p.m. Lincoln Police officers responded to a reported assault in the 2600 block of Vine Street. When officers arrived, they found a 29-year-old male had been struck with a pole. Life-saving measures were attempted but sadly, the victim succumbed to his injuries at a local area hospital a short time later. Our staff continued attempts to notify the next of kin of the deceased. We continue to extend our condolences to the deceased’s family and friends, and we ask the public to respect their privacy as they grieve the loss of their loved one.
Uniformed patrol officers, investigators, and crime scene technicians all collaborated to gather evidence and investigate the details surrounding this incident. 50-year-old Brian Adams was quickly developed as a suspect and ultimately located at a residence in southwest Lincoln a few hours after police responded to the scene. Adams was arrested without incident for 2nd Degree Murder and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony.
This investigation is ongoing, and we encourage anyone with information about this incident to call 402-441-6000 or make an anonymous report at Lincoln 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.
Update:
The Lincoln Police Department has identified that man that was killed Monday afternoon in the 2600 block of Vine Street.
The department said, "The victim of the homicide from the 2600 block of Vine Street on October 18, 2021, has been identified as 29-year-old Trevious Clark of Lincoln. The next of kin has been notified and we ask that you respect their privacy as they grieve his death. Our agency sends our thoughts and condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time."
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