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Homicide Victim Identified as 31-Year Old Lincoln Man

By News May 24, 2020 | 10:52 AM

The victim of the Saturday morning homicide in Central Lincoln has been identified as 31-year-old Michael Whitemagpie of Lincoln.

The Lincoln Police Department is continuing the investigation into the shooting death occurring on early Saturday morning, in the alley with the bordering roadways of North 32nd Street, North 33rd Street, “S” Street and “T” Street.

Lincoln Police Officers were called to the area on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found Whitemagpie in the alley with gunshot wounds. Life-saving efforts by friends of the deceased, personnel from the Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Fire and Rescue were unsuccessful.

Investigators and Crime Scene Technicians are continuing their work to determine the events leading to Whitemagpie’s death and to identify the person(s) responsible. Forensic and digital evidence has been collected and is in the processes of being analyzed. Numerous interviews have been conducted and have been critical in establishing a preliminary timeline.

LPD is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to call 402.441.6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402.475.3600.