- Nebraska police officer fatally shoots teenager during welfare check, prompting investigation by Nebraska State Patrol
- Incident occurred in Columbus, Nebraska, during Tuesday afternoon
- Teenager pronounced dead at the scene; officer placed on administrative leave; no ongoing threat to community
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- 17-year-old shot and killed by officer conducting welfare check (abcnews.go.com)
A police officer in Nebraska shot and killed a teenager during a welfare check at a residence, according to state police. The incident took place in Columbus, a city about 90 miles west of Omaha. The Nebraska State Patrol is currently investigating the shooting, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon. The Columbus Police Department had gone to check on the individual after receiving a report about potential self-harm. Tragically, the 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. The Nebraska State Patrol and Columbus Police Department are not releasing any additional details about the incident at this time.
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