A 21-year-old man was walking near North 14th and Judson shortly before 11 pm Saturday night when he was reportedly struck from behind by an unknown man. The victim used a pocket knife to defend himself but the suspect took it away from him and assaulted him.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Sunday morning about 5:40 am LPD responded to a report of a person shot in the 300 Block of H Street. The 36-year-old Lincoln man suffered wounds to his shoulder and neck.
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police report the circumstances of the assault are under investigation and report there is no threat to the public.
Anyone with information about either of these assaults is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600. Crime Stoppers can also be reached online at https://lincolncrimestoppers.com/ or via the P3 app.