Lincoln Police released more details into a homicide investigation that started at 3:21 p.m. on March 20th at 10th and E Street. Police were called to a disturbance possibly involving a weapon at an apartment building. When officers arrived they found a 76 year old Luis C. Noguera of Lincoln deceased in a hallway with injuries to his head. His death is being investigated as a homicide.
Investigators then spoke with 52 year old Timothy McPeak and determined he and Noguera had been in an argument that turned physical before finding Noguera deceased.
McPeak was interviewed and physical evidence was collected from his person. Noguera and McPeak were both residents in the apartment building. McPeak was taken into custody that night and arrested for 2nd Degree Murder. There is no ongoing danger to the public.
LPD crime scene technicians have processed the scene and collected evidence. Investigators continue to conduct interviews and analyze evidence. An autopsy has been scheduled for today.
This investigation is ongoing, and we encourage anyone with information to call 402-441-6000 or make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.