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NSP investigating Columbus Police Department officer-involved shooting
The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team is investigating a Columbus Police Department officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday, February 6th 2024, 7:59 PM MST
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COLUMBUS, Neb. -- The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a shooting in Columbus where an officer shot a 17-year-old.
The Columbus Police Department said officers went to 41st Ave. and 38th St. Tuesday at 1 p.m. to conduct a welfare check on a teenage boy who was potentially harming himself.
During the check, an officer shot a 17-year-old boy.
The teenager died at the scene.
CPD requested the NSP conduct the in-custody death investigation.
Columbus Public Schools said two schools nearby, Lost Creek Elementary and Columbus High School, were temporarily placed into secure status for around 15 minutes before returning to normal.
CPD said they have placed the involved officer on administrative leave.