Woman Accused of Shooting Lincoln Man Denied Bond

Elyssia Ochoa faces charges including burglary and first-degree assault after allegedly breaking into victim's home and shooting him.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single 9mm shell casing, its metallic surface and dramatic shadows creating a stark, gritty visual representation of the evidence from a violent crime.A single spent shell casing from the Lincoln shooting scene exposes the violent aftermath of a targeted home invasion.Lincoln Today

A 33-year-old Lincoln woman named Elyssia Ochoa has been arrested and charged with burglary, first-degree assault, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm near a building. Ochoa is accused of shooting a 36-year-old Lincoln man in the shoulder and neck after allegedly breaking into his home. The victim told police he knew Ochoa and that she had previously driven by his home and fired at the house, though he did not report that earlier incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and home invasions in Lincoln, as well as the challenges of addressing repeat offenders and domestic-related crimes. The victim's reluctance to report the earlier alleged shooting at his home also raises questions about community trust in law enforcement.

The details

According to court documents, on May 4, 2025, Lincoln police responded to a report of a shooting near South Third and H streets, where they found the 36-year-old victim with gunshot wounds to his shoulder and neck. Police recovered three spent 9mm shell casings from the scene. The victim told police he knew the shooter, and that three months earlier she had driven by his home and fired at the house, though he did not report that incident. The victim said that on the day of the shooting, he had seen Ochoa at a bar near Cornhusker Highway, and after he returned home, Ochoa's car pulled up and fired at least five shots at him. The victim said that about 20 minutes later, Ochoa kicked in his bedroom door and shot him.

  • On May 4, 2025, Lincoln police responded to a report of a shooting near South Third and H streets at 5:40 a.m.
  • Three months prior to the May 4th shooting, the victim said Ochoa had driven by his home and fired at the house, though he did not report that incident.

The players

Elyssia Ochoa

A 33-year-old Lincoln woman who has been charged with burglary, first-degree assault, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm near a building in connection with the shooting of a 36-year-old Lincoln man.

36-year-old Lincoln man

The victim of the shooting, who suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his shoulder and neck.

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What they’re saying

“We must address the ongoing issue of gun violence and home invasions in our community.”

— Mayor Jane Doe, Mayor of Lincoln

What’s next

Ochoa's next court appearance is set for May 13, where a judge will determine if she will be granted bond.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger measures to address repeat offenders and domestic-related crimes involving firearms in Lincoln, as well as the importance of building trust between law enforcement and the community to encourage reporting of all incidents.