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Lincoln Investigator Mario Herrera, who was shot in line of duty, dies

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Mario Herrera procession 9.7

A motorcade for fallen officer Mario Herrera comes into downtown Lincoln on Monday afternoon. Herrera, who was shot Aug. 26 while helping serve a warrant, died earlier in day at an Omaha hospital. The procession traveled down I-80 from Omaha.

Shield

Lincoln police brought out a shield Monday to display in honor of Investigator Mario Herrera.

Flowers rest on a police cruiser Monday in honor of slain officer Mario Herrera.

A cruiser sits in front of the County-City Building on Monday with flowers on top and flags at half staff.

Two LPD officers pay their respects to Mario Herrera during a candlelight vigil held for the fallen officer at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday. Herrera died early Monday at an Omaha hospital from injuries he suffered Aug. 26 when he was shot while helping serve a warrant.

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Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera, who was shot while police were serving a warrant last month, died early Monday morning at an Omaha hospital.

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Photos, video: End of watch for Investigator Mario Herrera

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

Two LPD officers are reflected in a marble pulpit as people pay their respects to Officer Mario Herrera during a candlelight vigil held at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Two LPD officers, who did not give their names, embrace after the motorcade for fallen officer Mario Herrera passes by Monday in Lincoln. 

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Supporters and mourners line the streets during a motorcade procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

Mourners who came to pay their respects light a candle for Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera during a candlelight vigil held at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Officer Erin Spilker embraces a fellow mourner during a motorcade procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Officers stand at attention and salute as the motorcade for fallen officer Mario Herrera passes by them Monday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Officer Erin Spilker is hugged during a motorcade for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday in Lincoln. 

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

Mourners are reflected on a pulpit as they light candles during a candlelight vigil held for fallen Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil 9.7

A mourner lights a candle during a candlelight vigil held for fallen Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

A motorcade for fallen officer Mario Herrera comes into downtown Lincoln on Monday afternoon. Herrera, who was shot Aug. 26 while helping serve a warrant, died earlier in day at an Omaha hospital. The procession traveled down I-80 from Omaha.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

A mourner who brought her own candle holds it during a candlelight vigil held for fallen Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

A candlelight vigil was held for fallen Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

A woman bows her head in prayer during a candlelight vigil held for fallen Officer Mario Herrera at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Watch Now: Procession reaches downtown Lincoln

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

A woman makes her way into the church during a candlelight vigil held for fallen Officer Mario Herrera at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

Mourners line up and wait for their turn to light candles during a candlelight vigil held for fallen Officer Mario Herrera at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

Mourners light hundreds of candles around a small shrine featuring a photo of Mario Herrera during a candlelight vigil held for the fallen police officer at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

A small shrine with a photo of Mario Herrera on it is presented during a candlelight vigil held for the fallen officer at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera vigil, 9.7

Two LPD officers pay their respects to Mario Herrera during a candlelight vigil held for the fallen officer at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday. Herrera died early Monday at an Omaha hospital from injuries he suffered Aug. 26 when he was shot while helping serve a warrant.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Supporters and mourners line downtown Lincoln streets during a motorcade for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Caitlin Mace wears an honor hoodie to show her support during a motorcade procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star file photo

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Flowers and cards are laid on a cruiser parked in of the County-City Building to honor the fallen officer during a procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Katie Penas waits for the motorcade procession for fallen Officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star file photo

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

A badge sculpture was set up in honor of the fallen officer during a motorcade procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Watch Now: Bystander on why he’s there

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Caitlin Mace wipes tears from her eyes after the motorcade procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Officer Erin Spilker is hugged by a first responder during a motorcade procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Samantha Binder waits along an overpass near Waverly for the motorcade procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Flags were flown at half-staff after the death of Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera during a procession for Herrera on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Watch Now: Procession at 10th and K beside the County-City Building

Mario Herrera procession 9.7

Gary Binder holds the stars and stripes before draping it over the 134 Street overpass over I-80 during a funeral procession for fallen officer Mario Herrera on Monday in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Overpass

Nearly every overpass Monday afternoon from Omaha to Lincoln had cars and people gathered to honor the processional carrying Officer Mario Herrera.

Nebraska State Patrol

Car

Flowers on the cruiser in front of the County-City Building Monday in honor of Officer Mario Herrera.

JoANNE YOUNG, Journal Star

Shield

Lincoln police brought out a shield Monday to display in honor of Investigator Mario Herrera.

JoANNE YOUNG, Journal Star

Mayor, council

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and City Council members wait for the procession carrying Officer Mario Herrera's body in front of the County-City Building.

JoANNE YOUNG, Journal Star

Watch Now: Vehicles lined up on overpass near Waverly

Draping

The scene Monday in front of the County-City Building.

JoANNE YOUNG, Journal Star

Cruiser

A cruiser sits in front of the County-City Building on Monday with flowers on top and flags at half staff.

Kenneth Ferriera

Procession

People watch the procession for Officer Mario Herrera from Ninth and Q streets.

PAT SANGIMINO, Journal Star

Cruiser

Flowers rest on a police cruiser Monday in honor of slain officer Mario Herrera.

Kenneth Ferriera

Omaha procession

People gather on a pedestrian bridge to watch a procession for Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera on Monday near 42nd and Grover in Omaha. Herrera passed away early Monday after being shot on duty August 26th.

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Omaha procession

Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera is escorted on Monday near 42nd and Grover in Omaha. Herrera passed away early Monday after being shot on duty August 26th.

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Omaha procession

Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera is escorted on Monday near 42nd and Grover in Omaha. Herrera passed away early Monday after being shot on duty August 26th.

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Omaha procession

Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera is escorted on Monday near 42nd and Grover in Omaha. Herrera passed away early Monday after being shot on duty August 26th.

Z LONG/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People gather before a procession for Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera on Monday near 42nd and Grover in Omaha. Herrera passed away early Monday after being shot on duty August 26th.

Z LONG/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People gather before a procession for Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera on Monday near 42nd and Grover in Omaha. Herrera passed away early Monday after being shot on duty August 26th.

Z LONG/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand on 42nd Street north of Pacific street to watch as law enforcement officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

An Omaha police officer salutes the law enforcement escort of the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand on 42nd Street north of Pacific street to watch as law enforcement officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand on 42nd Street north of Pacific street to watch as law enforcement officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand on 42nd Street north of Pacific street to watch as law enforcement officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand on 42nd Street north of Pacific street to watch as law enforcement officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand on 42nd Street north of Pacific street to watch as law enforcement officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand on 42nd Street north of Pacific street to watch as law enforcement officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha procession

People stand out on 42nd Street north of Pacific street tow atch as Omaha police officers escort the body of Lincoln police officer Mario Herrera back to Lincoln after he died on Monday, September 07, 2020. Herrera was shot Aug. 26 while trying to serve a warrant.

CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Reach the writer at 402-473-2647 or molberding@journalstar.com.

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Mario Herrera procession 9.7

A motorcade for fallen officer Mario Herrera comes into downtown Lincoln on Monday afternoon. Herrera, who was shot Aug. 26 while helping serve a warrant, died earlier in day at an Omaha hospital. The procession traveled down I-80 from Omaha.

Mario Herrera with his wife Carrie and their four children (from left) Adelina, Celia, Olivia and Carlos).

Lincoln police brought out a shield Monday to display in honor of Investigator Mario Herrera.

Flowers rest on a police cruiser Monday in honor of slain officer Mario Herrera.

A cruiser sits in front of the County-City Building on Monday with flowers on top and flags at half staff.

Two LPD officers pay their respects to Mario Herrera during a candlelight vigil held for the fallen officer at St. Teresa's Catholic Church on Monday. Herrera died early Monday at an Omaha hospital from injuries he suffered Aug. 26 when he was shot while helping serve a warrant.

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