On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 9:09 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2200 block of Whitted Drive, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, later identified as 23-year-old Cody Simons, still on scene.
Officers also located an adult male victim laying in the driveway, with gunshot wounds to the torso. Bellevue Fire personnel initiated lifesaving measures, and the victim, who was in critical condition, was transported by rescue squad to UNMC. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as 82-year-old Esteban Garcia of Bellevue.
Simons was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Sarpy County Correctional Facility for First Degree Murder; Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony; and Discharge of a Firearm Within City Limits.
This incident is still under investigation, and no further details will be released at this time.
