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LPD: Man threatens ‘Do you want to live or die’ then punches stranger

The Lincoln Police Department arrested a man they say threatened and then beat a stranger.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department arrested a man they say threatened and then beat a stranger.

On Wednesday morning LPD said witnesses saw 40-year-old Mario Martinez approach a 69-year-old man and ask him if he wanted to live or die.

The incident happened around 11th and O Streets.

Police say Martinez then punched the victim in the head and upper torso five to six times.

According to police, Martinez left before officers arrived but was located a short distance away and was identified as the attacker.

Police said the victim was having trouble answering questions and was transported to a local hospital with serious head injuries.

Martinez was arrested and is facing 1st degree assault charges.

 

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