Kearney Police have been attempting to locate the residents of 823 West 23rd identified as: Joshua J. Morris, 18, of Kearney and Mariah C. Chamberlin, 19, of Kearney.
Tuesday (January 25, 2022), both Morris and Chamberlin were located and arrested in Grand Island by the Grand Island Police Department for outstanding Buffalo County warrants in connection to this investigation.
This is still an ongoing investigation, and police are still searching for and attempting to identify a third male subject who was inside of the residence at the time of the shooting. Once again, the investigation indicates this was an isolated incident and not a random shooting. Additional information will be distributed to the public as available.
“We appreciate the tips and information that have been provided thus far and our investigators continue to follow-up on numerous leads to determine everyone involved in this incident and to hold those persons accountable”. – Captain Mike Young
Witnesses or anyone with information on this investigation are asked 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.
The Kearney Police Department, has been assisted by the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, UNK Police, Buffalo County Attorney’s Office, and other allied agencies with this investigation.
