Authorities in Lincoln have arrested 31-year-old Justis Barnhouse in connection with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Joshua May, whose body was discovered early Tuesday morning in a grassy area between Summit Street and a nearby sidewalk.
According to investigators, officers were dispatched to the area after reports of a person lying unresponsive outdoors. Upon arrival, they located Joshua May suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Law enforcement officials quickly launched a homicide investigation, processing the area for evidence and canvassing nearby locations for surveillance footage and potential witnesses. Detectives worked through the morning hours to reconstruct the events leading up to the discovery of May’s body.
Within a short time frame, investigators identified a suspect and later confirmed the arrest of Justis Barnhouse, 31, in Lincoln. He was taken into custody in connection with the shooting and is currently being held as the investigation continues.
Authorities have not yet publicly detailed a possible motive or the nature of the relationship, if any, between Barnhouse and May. Officials have also not released additional information regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting, citing the ongoing nature of the case.
The incident has left residents in the area shaken, as investigators continue to examine what occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The location where May was found is typically a quiet stretch near residential and pedestrian pathways, adding to the community’s concern.
Law enforcement has stated that the investigation remains active, and additional charges or details may be released as more evidence is reviewed and confirmed.
Joshua May’s death marks a tragic loss of life, and the case continues to develop as authorities work to determine a full timeline of events and bring clarity to the circumstances surrounding the shooting.