In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Lincoln, Nebraska, the life of 26-year-old Zachariah Palomo, a Hispanic male, was cut short in a burst of violence. On May 22, 2022, inside a residence near 30th and P Streets, a tragic shooting unfolded that would leave two men dead and another wounded. Police were called to the scene just before 2:30 a.m. and discovered Palomo and 42-year-old Patricio Urias with fatal gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save them, both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident also left a third individual, 19-year-old Jose Soto, with gunshot wounds. Soto was able to get to a local hospital and was reported to be in serious but stable condition. The deaths of Palomo and Urias marked the second and third homicides in Lincoln for the year 2022, sending a ripple of shock and grief through the community. In the immediate aftermath, the Lincoln Police Department launched an investigation and asked the public for any information that could shed light on the circumstances of the shooting.
As the investigation progressed, further details emerged that painted a clearer picture of the events that transpired inside the house. Authorities eventually concluded that the two deceased men, Zachariah Palomo and Patricio Urias, had shot each other. This finding, based on evidence from the scene and information gathered during the investigation, meant that there were no outstanding suspects being sought in connection with their deaths. The case was considered solved as the primary individuals involved were deceased.
