Update on 8/27/20
The Lincoln Police Department says the officer who was shot on Thursday while serving an arrest warrant "is still fighting for his life" and asks anyone wishing to help to donate blood to aid in his recovery.
The department has identified the officer as 23-year veteran Mario Herrera and says he was shot in the torso while attempting to make contact with a 17-year-old homicide suspect.
Another officer who was involved in the incident and fired back at the suspects, 11-year-veteran Cole Jennings, has been placed on leave as part of the department's procedural protocol. During his leave, Jennings will be investigated to ensure he committed no criminal acts or policy violations during the incident. The department says the leave also acts a period to ensure he is physically, mentally and emotionally ready to return to full duty.
Herrera has undergone several operations since the shooting. Anyone wishing to donate blood can make an appointment at the Nebraska Community Blood Bank Hero Hub or by calling 402-486-9414.
The incident is being investigated by the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.
Previous story from 8/26/20:
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska county prosecutor says two people arrested in the shooting of a Lincoln police officer will be charged Thursday with escape, but face additional charges pending investigation into the shooting.
The Lancaster County Attorney's Office says 17-year-old Felipe Vazquez and 19-year-old Orion Ross were expected to be in court Thursday afternoon.
Police say the officer was shot Wednesday morning as he sought to serve an arrest warrant on Vazquez in connection with the March stabbing death of another man.
The officer who was shot, a 23-year veteran, was in critical condition and underwent surgery Wednesday afternoon. Police haven't released his name.
