64-year-old woman accused in Bellevue shooting that injured two people will go to trial

By Jake Anderson

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    BELLEVUE, Nebraska (KETV) — The 64-year-old woman accused in a Bellevue shooting that injured two people will go to trial.

Mary Christensen is charged with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, and two counts of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony.

A Sarpy County judge ruled there was probable cause and the case was bound over to district court for trial.

The incident happened in November in the area of 37th and Groves Road.

Police found Richard Christensen, 67, with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

John Benak, 66, sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said Richard is Mary’s brother, and Benak is her landlord and roommate.

Christensen is scheduled to appear in court next on Dec. 29.

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