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Grand Island Today
By the People, for the People
Grand Island Teen Arrested for Multiple Firearm Incidents
Daymion Perez, 18, faces felony charges after police link him to three separate gun-related incidents in Grand Island
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Daymion Perez, an 18-year-old from Grand Island, Nebraska, was arrested on Thursday without incident at his workplace. Police connected Perez to three separate incidents involving firearms that occurred over several days, including pointing a gun at three juveniles, showing a gun to a couple at a Target store, and a residential shooting that struck a 17-year-old's bedroom.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing prevalence of gun violence among young people in Grand Island, as well as the important role that surveillance cameras and other evidence can play in solving these types of crimes. The incidents also raise concerns about public safety and the need for greater intervention and support for at-risk youth in the community.
The details
According to Grand Island Police Division Chief Dean Elliott, the first incident occurred on Monday afternoon in the Five Points Super Saver parking lot, where Perez, who was known to the three juvenile victims, approached their vehicle and pointed a gun at them. The second incident happened on February 15th at the Grand Island Target store, where Perez and another person approached a couple and Perez lifted his shirt to show them a pistol he was carrying. The third incident was a targeted shooting on February 17th, where four bullets were fired into a residence on South Eugene Street, striking a 17-year-old's bedroom. Investigators were able to obtain surveillance footage and doorbell camera video that helped identify Perez as the suspect in all three incidents.
- On Monday afternoon, Perez allegedly pointed a gun at three juvenile victims in the Five Points Super Saver parking lot.
- On February 15th, Perez and another person allegedly approached a couple at the Grand Island Target store and Perez showed them a pistol he was carrying.
- On February 17th, four bullets were fired into a residence on South Eugene Street, striking a 17-year-old's bedroom.
The players
Daymion Perez
An 18-year-old from Grand Island, Nebraska who was arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the three firearm incidents.
Dean Elliott
The Grand Island Police Division Chief who provided details about the investigation and Perez's arrest.
What they’re saying
“They quickly fled the area. No shots were fired. No injuries sustained in any of this. And both parties went their own way.”
— Dean Elliott, Grand Island Police Division Chief (1011now.com)
“They felt threatened by it.”
— Dean Elliott, Grand Island Police Division Chief (1011now.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Daymion Perez out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the growing problem of gun violence among youth in Grand Island and the importance of surveillance cameras and other evidence in solving these types of crimes. It also raises concerns about public safety and the need for greater intervention and support for at-risk young people in the community.
