Matthias Washington, 29, was shot during a confrontation inside an apartment in northwest Lincoln on the afternoon of Saturday, November 22, 2025. Police were called about 4 p.m. to an apartment complex near Ninth Street and Belmont Avenue. First responders began CPR and he was taken to a hospital on life support. Doctors later determined his injuries were life-threatening, and he died from those injuries on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Investigators say the shooting followed a series of altercations earlier that day between Washington and a 34-year-old family member who was present at the apartment. That relative called police, stayed at the scene and gave a cooperative account to officers. A firearm believed to have been used was recovered and seized from the apartment. Authorities say they are examining physical evidence, forensic analysis and witness statements to determine whether the relative acted in self-defense.

No arrests or charges had been announced. Anyone with information about the altercations earlier that day or events inside the apartment is asked to contact the Lincoln Police Department or Crime Stoppers.