In a tragic incident, a 16-year-old boy lost his life after being stabbed multiple times in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Lincoln Police Department has identified the victim as Xavian Sawyer, a 10th grader at Lincoln East. The incident occurred late Saturday night at a residence near 64th and Adams streets.

According to the authorities, officers responded to a call reporting a fight at the residence just before midnight. Upon arrival, they discovered Sawyer with stab wounds to his torso. The officers provided immediate medical assistance to the victim and rushed him to the hospital, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead.

The suspect, a 14-year-old boy from Lincoln, has been taken into custody and is facing charges of first-degree murder and the use of a weapon to commit a felony. The youth's arrest has raised attention as he may be one of the youngest homicide suspects on record. The decision to try him as an adult will be determined by the county attorney.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the two boys had a prior disagreement that escalated during a gathering at the residence. It is unclear at this time if any of the knives recovered from the scene were used as the murder weapon. Lincoln Police are actively seeking witnesses or individuals with any information related to the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.

The tragic loss of Xavian Sawyer has left the Lincoln community mourning and questioning how such a young individual could lose their life in such a violent manner. The police department encourages anyone with information to contact their non-emergency number at 402-441-6000 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.

As the investigation unfolds, the community remains shaken by this devastating incident. The tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering peace and resolving conflicts in a non-violent manner in order to prevent further loss of life among young individuals.