North Platte Police Department
On June 26th 2023 at 4:54 pm, officers responded to the 300 block of South Bailey St for reports of a victim with a gun shot wound. Once on scene, officers made contact with a 32 year old male who was identified as the victim. During the investigation, officers learned that the shooting occurred in the 200 block of North McCabe and that the victim had driven himself to the South Bailey area. Officers also learned that 39 year old Ross Rivera was the other party involved in the shooting.
Officers then responded to the residence in the 200 block of North McCabe and utilized their Patrol Units PA system to contact the resident. The individual that exited the home was not Rivera. A search warrant was obtained and a search of the building was conducted. During the search, officers located two holes next to the front door. Officers also found a 40 caliber handgun along with two spent cartridges but did not locate Rivera. Officers were able to contact Rivera later that day and took him into custody without issue. Rivera was initially incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center on the charge of Possession of a Weapon by a Prohibited Person. The charges of 2nd Degree Assault and Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony were added the next day.
This case is still under investigation.