LPD: 18-year-old in stable condition after being shot

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a late Monday night shooting in the Capital City.

Captain Max Hubka said that officers were called out around 11:45 p.m. to a report of an 18-year-old man who had been shot in the area of 23rd and B Streets.

While officers were headed there, LPD said they were told that the victim was taken by someone they knew to a nearby hospital.

Capt. Hubka says the 18-year-old is in stable condition.

According to LPD, investigators believe the shooting to be an accidental discharge of a firearm.

Police are still investigating and ask that anyone with information about the incident call LPD at 402-441-6000 or call Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.