Prominent recording artist Jay Hefner was tragically murdered in Lincoln this weekend, as confirmed by an industry news source TRPWL.
A fundraiser initiated by Hefner’s family reports that he lost his life “as a result of a senseless act of gun violence while attempting to protect his nephew from bodily harm in Lincoln” during a visit for a family birthday.
Lincoln police have since verified the details surrounding the shooting.
In an official statement, they noted: “On Sunday, September 8, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the 100 block of North 11th Street.” Upon their arrival, authorities discovered two men with gunshot wounds. Both individuals were immediately transported to an area hospital for emergency medical care.
“Despite prompt life-saving interventions by medical staff, the victim – a 24-year-old man from Lincoln – succumbed to his injuries at around 5.37am”
There has been a significant outpouring of condolences on social media platforms from fellow professionals mourning the loss of this emerging talent.