Woman charged with stabbing man twice outside Lincoln convenience store

Destiny Scott accused of assault after argument escalated outside Casey's

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:05am

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A 21-year-old woman named Destiny Scott has been charged with second-degree assault after allegedly stabbing a man twice outside a Casey's convenience store in Lincoln, Nebraska in March. Police were called to the scene and found the victim bleeding from his stomach, and later arrested Scott after she admitted to the stabbing during a jail call.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing incident can raise concerns about public safety in the local community, especially when they occur in commercial areas. The case also highlights the role that jail phone calls can play in police investigations of alleged crimes.

The details

According to court records, police were called to the scene near 13th and F streets in Lincoln around 11:39 p.m. on March 18 after receiving a report of a stabbing. They found a man holding his stomach and bleeding, who said he had been stabbed by a woman. The man was transported to a local hospital. Officers then went to the nearby Casey's convenience store on South 13th and E streets, where they saw six people on a driveway. Destiny Scott and another woman tried to walk away, but Scott was stopped as she matched the victim's description. Scott initially denied stabbing the victim but later admitted to it during a jail call the next day. She was arrested and charged with second-degree assault.

  • The incident occurred around 11:39 p.m. on March 18, 2026.
  • Scott was arrested on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Destiny Scott

A 21-year-old woman who was arrested and charged with second-degree assault for allegedly stabbing a man twice outside a Casey's convenience store in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The Victim

A man who was stabbed twice by Destiny Scott outside a Casey's convenience store in Lincoln, Nebraska in March 2026. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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What they’re saying

“Scott denied stabbing the victim, but admitted that she had argued with him earlier.”

— Destiny Scott

“During a review of a jail call between Scott and another person the next day, Scott admitted to stabbing a person twice.”

— Destiny Scott

What’s next

Scott's bond is set at 10% of $35,000 and her next court date is scheduled for May 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential for violence to erupt from seemingly minor disputes, and the role that jail phone calls can play in police investigations of alleged crimes. It raises concerns about public safety in commercial areas and the need for effective conflict resolution strategies in the local community.