By North Platte Police Department
Update Jan. 23, 2022 1:15 p.m.
Investigators developed probable cause to arrest 23 year old Arnulfo Sanchez II for 1st Degree Assault and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony related to the shooting at the Money Train. Officers conducted a search of a home located in the 1600 block of Burlington Blvd. and found Mr. Sanchez hiding in the top of a closet. He was taken into custody at 8:49 PM and incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Police are investigating two shootings that occurred Friday night.
At 9:17 PM, an officer patrolling the area of Front St. and Adams St. heard multiple gunshots north of his location. Responding officers determined that a shooting had taken place outside of the Money Train located at 1020 Rodeo Rd. At least three shots were fired from a 9mm handgun in the parking lot of the business. The suspect fled in a PT Cruiser. The PT Cruiser was found abandoned at another location and impounded. A short time later, a 28 year old male arrived at Great Plains Health with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The victim’s wounds are not life threatening and he was not cooperative with investigators.
At 11:43 PM, officers responded to another shooting near 11th and Poplar. Responding officers determined that a man was shot as he exited a nearby residence. The victim was gone when police arrived but a short time later, a 31 year old male arrived at Great Plains Health with gunshot wounds to his arm and leg. The victim’s wounds are not life threatening and he was not cooperative with investigators. At least 13 shots were fired from a 9mm handgun during the second shooting incident.
The shootings are believed to be related. No one has been arrested in connection with the shootings and both incidents are still actively being investigated.