Lincoln Police releases the name of suspect in homicide near State Capitol

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department released the name of the suspect in a homicide that happened near the State Capitol just before noon on Sunday.

According to LPD, 41-year-old Timothy Washington was arrested Sunday on suspicion of first-degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony. He was taken into custody at 1:10 p.m. after a pursuit in a stolen vehicle that ended in the area of North 9th & Benton streets.

LPD is investigating several other incidents that Washington is suspected of being involved in as well.

Officers responded to the area of 13th and E streets at 11:48 a.m. on the report of gunshots.

Arriving officers found a 34-year-old Lincoln man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he died.

At this time, LPD is not releasing the name of the victim pending next-of-kin notification.

During a preliminary investigation, officers determined the victim and another person had been walking on 13th Street between E and F streets when an unknown man in a dark-colored vehicle drove up beside them. He’s then accused of shooting the victim once in the chest before leaving the scene.

About an hour later, police said Washington stabbed a 40-year-old man in the neck and chest near 28th and Y streets. Police said the victim was transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing. Police said additional charges are likely forthcoming.

Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000. To remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600, report a tip online at lincolncrimestoppers.com or by downloading the free P3 app.

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