Homicide suspect killed after Nebraska trooper shooting
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 22:02 · Archive
A homicide suspect died after a trooper-involved shooting in Butler County, Nebraska on Friday.
A homicide suspect died on Friday after a pursuit and trooper-involved shooting in Butler County, Nebraska, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. The incident began when law enforcement received a 911 call reporting a shooting at a residence in rural Polk County near Duncan. Responding authorities found an adult male dead from apparent gunshot wounds and identified a suspect and his vehicle.
Law enforcement located the vehicle unoccupied at the scene. When a sheriff heard gunshots, the suspect returned to the vehicle and fled towards Butler County with troopers joining the pursuit. The suspect turned into the driveway of a residence northeast of David City near 37 and O roads and continued firing shots.
Two state troopers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities recovered a rifle. No law enforcement officers were injured and officials confirmed there is no ongoing danger to the public. The troopers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave. Identities of the victim and shooter have not yet been released, and both incidents are being investigated separately.
How it is being reported
- Investigation underway after homicide, fatal trooper-involved shooting in NebraskaA homicide suspect is dead after a pursuit and trooper-involved shooting northeast of David City Friday, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.WOWT · 23 Oct, 21:49
- Investigation underway after homicide, fatal trooper-involved shooting in NebraskaA homicide suspect is dead after a pursuit and trooper-involved shooting northeast of David City Friday, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.1011Now · 23 Oct, 21:49
In this story: Nebraska State Patrol · David City · Butler County · Polk County · Duncan
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