The second suspect in an Omaha slaying has surrendered.
Twenty-two-year-old Devaughn Griffin Sr. surrendered at police headquarters on Monday morning.
He and 22-year-old LaMichael Fewell are charged with fatally shooting 23-year-old Jer’ray Moore on April 6 at an apartment complex in central Omaha.
Griffin and Fewell remained in Douglas County Jail on Tuesday. Online court records don’t list the names of their attorneys.
An explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday killed three people and injured dozens more. Here’s an at-a-glance look at the facts in the case:
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THE EXPLOSIONS
Two bombs exploded about 10 seconds and 100 yards apart at about 2:50 p.m. Monday in Boston’s Copley Square, near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three people were killed, including an 8-year-old boy, and more than 140 were injured. The explosions occurred four hours into the race and two hours after the winners had crossed the finish line, but thousands of runners were still on the course.
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THE INVESTIGATION
The FBI took charge of the investigation into the bombings, serving a warrant late Monday on an apartment in the suburban Boston town of Revere and appealing for any video, audio and still images taken by marathon spectators. No arrests had been made, and authorities weren’t commenting about suspects.
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PRESIDENTIAL RESPONSE
President Barack Obama vowed that those responsible will “feel the full weight of justice.” The president was careful not to use the words “terrorism” or “terrorist attack” in his remarks, but a White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still unfolding, said the attack was being treated as an act of terrorism.
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SECURITY RESPONSE
The area around Copley Square remained closed Tuesday morning, as did exit ramps from major highways to the area. The Federal Aviation Administration barred low-flying aircraft within 3.5 miles of the site. Other cities also beefed up security in response to the bombing and the Secret Service expanded its security perimeter around the White House.
Former Husker women’s basketball standout Lindsey Moore was a first-round draft pick in last night’s WNBA Draft. She was selected 12th overall by the Minnesota Lynx. Moore was a four-year starter at point guard for the Huskers and departed as the winningest player in program history, guiding the Big Red to Sweet 16 appearances as a freshman and as a senior. She also holds program records for games started and assists. Moore is the third former Husker to be a WNBA first-round pick.
It’s not going to be a beautiful day for baseball, but Nebraska and Arkansas will do their best to “play two” anyway. The Huskers and Razorbacks will square off in a doubleheader this afternoon and evening at Hawks Field. The teams were originally scheduled to play a standard two-game series today and tomorrow, but the threat of inclement weather forced the decision to play the doubleheader today. Nebraska comes into today off of their first Big Ten series loss of the season. They dropped two of three to Ohio State at home to fall to 8-4 in the league and 14-19 overall. Arkansas comes to Lincoln as the 12th-ranked team in the nation, with a 25-12 record and a 9-6 mark in SEC play. Game one of the doubleheader is scheduled for a 3:05 start. Game two will start no earlier than 6:35 and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
Monday’s series opening game between the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets at Coors Field was snowed out, as portions of the Denver metro area received over a foot of snow. The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader today, although more snow is in the forecast for the Mile High City. If they do play today, game one will get underway at 2:10 with game two scheduled for 7:40. ESPN Radio 1410 will have the action, with pregame coverage of the first game at 1:30 and pregame for game two at 7:05.
Ty Lawson’s jumper with nine seconds to play gave the Denver Nuggets a 112-111 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their penultimate game of the regular season. The victory ensures that the Nuggets will have home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Lawson’s 26 points led the Nuggets offensively. Wilson Chandler added 21 points. The Nuggets increase their franchise record single-season win total to 56. They complete the regular season Wednesday at home against Phoenix.
Two student-athletes from the University of Nebraska – Katelyn White and Sean Fisher – have been chosen as the 2013 Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award recipients by the Indianapolis Big Ten Community Partnership. The award is an annual scholarship recognizing one male and one female Big Ten senior student-athlete pursuing a postgraduate degree for achievements in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities and leadership.
In recognition of the Big Ten’s leadership in fully integrating athletics into the academic mission of its member institutions, the Indianapolis Big Ten Community Partnership initiated the Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award in 2008. Each Big Ten institution was asked to nominate one male and one female student-athlete for 2013, with a $10,000 scholarship awarded to each winner.
The Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award is named for the former Big Ten Conference commissioner who served from 1971-89. While leading the Big Ten, Duke spent much of his time working to improve academic standards and graduation rates for student-athletes. The award is made possible by donations from local corporations and individuals supporting collegiate student-athletes. The Indianapolis Big Ten Community Partnership is comprised of the State of Indiana, City of Indianapolis, Indiana Sports Corporation, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and Visit Indy.
White, a women’s cross country and track and field runner, is completing her nutrition science degree at the University of Nebraska and expects to graduate in May. With a 4.0 GPA and numerous academic accolades, she intends to continue her education to become a physical therapist.
White has been recognized with multiple Academic All-Big Ten accolades and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards as well as U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I Women’s All-Academic Team honors. White is an elected member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
In addition to her commitment to academic excellence, White participates in numerous community service activities. She participated in an elementary walk-a-thon, spoke to children about wellness and nutrition, led groups at vacation bible school, and was a camp counselor.
Fisher is completing his business administration degree at the University of Nebraska and expects to graduate in May. With a 4.0 GPA and a number of academic honors, he intends to pursue his education in medical school.
Fisher, a football student-athlete, is a multiple recipient of Academic All-Big Ten honors and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards. He was also named to the Capital One Academic All-District and All-American teams. On the field, Fisher was named to the National All-Freshman Football Team in 2009.
Fisher extends his impact outside of academics and the football field through participating in a variety of community service activities. He gives of his time as a guest speaker to local elementary schools, special needs children, and patients at nearby hospitals. Fisher also read to elementary school students, participated in 5k fundraisers, and packaged meals for a distribution center to give to those in impoverished areas.
White and Fisher will be honored during the 42nd Annual Big Ten Football Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Chicago.
— Scott Chipman, Big Ten Conference
A sentencing hearing for a U.S. soldier who pleaded guilty to attempting to sell military secrets to a Russian spy has begun at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.
Spc. William Colton Millay faces life in prison after pleading guilty in March to charges including attempted espionage, soliciting another to commit espionage and communicating national defense information.
The Army says the 24-year-old military policeman had access to classified information that he believed could hurt the U.S. and provided it to an undercover FBI agent who was posing as Russian intelligence.
An eight-member panel is debating Millay’s sentence Monday.
Authorities say the Kentucky native also was motivated by his disgust with the government and military.
Officials say there is no connection between Millay and Bradley Manning, the Army private accused of disclosing information to WikiLeaks.
Omaha police say the explosions at the Boston Marathon aren’t likely to change the security at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting, which is expected to attract more than 30,000 next month.
Omaha Police Lt. Darci Tierney says there are no threats locally, so police are not making any immediate changes in their approach.
Tierney says Warren Buffett’s company always hires private security officers and works with local police on security for the Berkshire event. Thousands of people come to Omaha for the annual meeting, which is planned for May 4.
Berkshire officials did not immediately respond to a message Monday afternoon.
FBI spokeswoman Sandy Breault (Bro) says the Omaha office is monitoring the situation in Boston, but there was nothing Monday to suggest a threat in Omaha.
United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that the Honorable John M. Gerrard, U.S. District Court Judge, sentenced Oscar Garcia, 28, to 57 months imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, and he was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment, following his conviction for distribution of methamphetamine. 
