Update: Shooting in Fairbury ruled accidental
Just after noon on Wednesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s received a call of a man who had been shot in Fairbury.
Deputies responded to the scene and found a man sitting on the hood of a vehicle in the back yard of 812 7th St.
The man had a gunshot wound to his right leg; he was alert and conscious and was yelling that someone had shot him. When asked who, he said he did not see anyone and didn’t know where the alleged shooter was.
The man was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital.
While being interviewed at the hospital, it was learned that he had accidentally shot himself. The Fairbury Public Schools and the Jefferson Community Health & Life campus did go into lock down. They soon learned there was no threat to the community.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant and found various ammunition, gun parts and controlled substances.
The man was transferred to a Lincoln hospital for further treatment.
Jefferson County Ambulance District #33, Fairbury Rural Fire, Fairbury Code Enforcement Officer and the Nebraska State Patrol assisted the Sheriff’s Office.
The matter remains under investigation. There have been no arrests or charges at this time.
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Authorities responded Wednesday to reports of a shooting Fairbury.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the incident caused local schools to briefly be placed on lock out mode as a precaution.
It is unclear at this time if anyone is injured, but officials said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
This is a developing story, we will continue to provide updates as they become available.
