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The man accused in a deadly shooting near the State Capitol changed his plea.

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Man accused of deadly shooting near State Capitol takes plea deal

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Updated: 10:08 PM CST Feb 27, 2026

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The man accused in a deadly shooting near the State Capitol changed his plea.Jacob Mulloy had previously requested a competency evaluation, which pushed back his trial date.On Friday, court documents showed Mulloy changed his plea and waived the competency hearing.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man accused in deadly Lincoln shooting has trial date moved for competency evaluationMulloy pleaded no contest to manslaughter and attempted possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.Previous coverage: Man accused in deadly Lincoln shooting now faces first-degree murder chargeThe judge found Mulloy guilty of the charges.His sentencing is scheduled for April.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

The man accused in a deadly shooting near the State Capitol changed his plea.

Jacob Mulloy had previously requested a competency evaluation, which pushed back his trial date.

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On Friday, court documents showed Mulloy changed his plea and waived the competency hearing.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man accused in deadly Lincoln shooting has trial date moved for competency evaluation

Mulloy pleaded no contest to manslaughter and attempted possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Previous coverage: Man accused in deadly Lincoln shooting now faces first-degree murder charge

The judge found Mulloy guilty of the charges.

His sentencing is scheduled for April.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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