Lexington man arrested after alleged shooting

A central Nebraska man is behind bars after a shooting.

March 8, 2022Updated: March 8, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

LEXINGTON, Neb. -- A central Nebraska man is behind bars after a shooting.

21-year-old Tyson Garcia was arrested Monday on first-degree assault and weapon charges.

The Dawson County Sheriff's office said the shooting happened Monday morning at a home southwest of Lexington.

Chief Deputy Greg Gilg said Garcia allegedly shot his stepmother several times.

She was taken to a local hospital for her injuries.

Garcia was arrested without incident.

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