Person carrying possible weapon walks in traffic lanes, Lincoln NE
WeaponsMultiple callers reported a person near 13th Street and Nebraska Parkway carrying a black stick or an old-style gun with a long barrel. The individual was seen pointing the object at their head while walking in traffic lanes, heading eastbound in the westbound lanes. The exact nature of the object is unclear, but the situation raised concern among witnesses.
Audio|Source: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Nellian South-Eatheed Progress 13-plus 14th in Nebraska Parkway. Got a couple calls now for a 40-year-old (name withheld), gray shirt, biggie jeans with a black stick or an older-style gun with a long barrel.
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He was pointing it up to his head, last seen eastbound, according to one caller.
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Another caller just said it was a long, unknown object,
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going the lanes of traffic.
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One-4 Nebraska Parkway.
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(number withheld) to Jersey.
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(number withheld) to go off the back.
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Okay.
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And all units reports of a potential weapons violation,
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area of 13th in the Rass Parkway going eastbound on the westbound side.
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Collars passed by about one ago past a 40-year-old (name withheld), gray shirt, baggy jeans,
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who was holding either a black stick or an older-style gun, long barrel, pointing it up to his head.
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I'll get a couple other collars,
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couldn't tell exactly what he was holding based up the description. This is possibly going to be Johnny Phillips (name withheld) 1225-07.
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Location mentioned:
S 13th St & Nebraska Pkwy, Lincoln, NE 68502
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