Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Lincoln Gas Station Shooting

Dreyce Bogan received 28 to 33 years for unlawful and intentional discharge of a firearm that wounded a woman.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A 20-year-old man named Dreyce Bogan was sentenced to a minimum of 28 years and a maximum of 33 years in prison for shooting a woman at a gas station in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bogan and another man, Bradley Dennis, were arrested in Georgia after the September 7th incident where the victim was shot in the back and treated for three gunshot wounds.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are major concerns in Lincoln, with this case highlighting the need for stronger enforcement and prosecution of firearm-related crimes to protect innocent bystanders. The arrest and sentencing of the suspects also demonstrates the ability of law enforcement to track down and apprehend violent offenders who flee the state.

The details

According to court documents, Bogan was sentenced for the unlawful and intentional discharge of a firearm that wounded a woman at a Kwik Shop gas station in Lincoln. Surveillance footage showed Bogan yelling at women near the gas station before opening fire. He then fled the scene in a sedan driven by Dennis. Bogan and Dennis were later arrested in Ringgold, Georgia.

  • The shooting occurred on September 7th.
  • Bogan and Dennis were arrested in Ringgold, Georgia after the incident.

The players

Dreyce Bogan

A 20-year-old man who was sentenced to 28 to 33 years in prison for shooting a woman at a Lincoln gas station.

Bradley Dennis

A man who was arrested along with Bogan in Georgia after the Lincoln shooting incident.

The Victim

A woman who was shot in the back three times at the Kwik Shop gas station in Lincoln and treated for her injuries.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Lincoln faces with gun violence and the need for strong prosecution and sentencing of those who commit firearm-related crimes to protect public safety. The apprehension of the suspects also demonstrates the ability of law enforcement to track down and hold accountable those who flee the state after committing serious offenses.