The Lincoln Police Department is continuing its investigation into the homicide of 33-year-old James Shekie of Lincoln. We express our deepest condolences to James’ family and friends as they grieve his death. On March 4, 2021, LPD investigators made two arrests in connection with this homicide. Investigators arrested 17-year-old Anna G. Feilen and 31-year-old Marques L. Moten for Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. Investigators have also obtained an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Deontae C. Rush for First Degree Murder.
On Monday, March 1, 2021, at approximately 11:09 a.m., LPD officers responded to a call for service to check an open door in the 4200 block of North 20th Street. Officers found James in the residence, deceased from a gunshot wound.
Anna Feilen
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, LPD investigators apprehended Anna Feilen in Lincoln at approximately 5:27 p.m. after developing probable cause to arrest her for Conspiracy to Commit Robbery.
LPD investigators also developed probable cause to arrest Marques L. Moten for Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. With the assistance of the Council Bluffs Police Department, LPD investigators apprehended Moten in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 4, at approximately 8:54 p.m.
LPD investigators examined forensic evidence from the scene, conducted numerous interviews, and analyzed digital evidence in developing probable cause to arrest Feilen and Moten. Investigators apprehended both individuals without incident.
Finally, LPD investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for 25-year-old Deontae C. Rush for First Degree Murder. Investigators are working to apprehend Rush, and we encourage anyone with information to immediately call the Lincoln Police Department at 402-441-6000.or make an anonymous report to Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
Marques L. Moten