Police still looking for teenagers connected to Kearney murder

Kearney police Thursday were still looking for two teenagers they believe are connected to a weekend murder.

January 20, 2022Updated: January 20, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

KEARNEY, Neb. - Kearney police Thursday are still looking for two teenagers they believe are connected to a weekend murder.

Kearney Police say 18-year-old Joshua Morris, and 19-year-old Mariah Chamberlin, both from Kearney, are wanted for questioning in connection with the Sunday shooting death of 31-year-old Jared Shinpaugh last Sunday night.

The pair also face charges of Possession of a Defaced Firearm, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and several drug charges in connection with the incident. 

Shinpaugh died of gunshot wounds and a second victim, 29-year-old Joseph Garcia, was treated and released for a gunshot wound.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kearney Police Department (308) 237-2104, Buffalo County Crimestoppers (308) 237-3424, or through the See It Say It Send It App.

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