One dead after ‘law enforcement activity’ shuts down I-80 west of Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – One person is dead after “law enforcement activity” on Interstate 80 on Monday.

UPDATE: One killed by authorities after chase in Seward County, sheriff’s office says

Authorities shut down part of Interstate 80 in Seward and Lancaster counties around 3:30 p.m.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation said I-80 is closed from at least mile marker 388, just north of Pleasant Dale to mile marker 392, just west of Lincoln.

I-80 EB: Law enforcement activity from Exit 388 – NE 103; Crete to MM 392 (6 to 8m W of Lincoln). https://t.co/S1FYu9hyY9

— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) October 23, 2023

NDOT attributed the closure to “law enforcement activity.”

A Channel 8 reporter saw officials placing a body in a bag.

Authorities were also searching the grass.

NDOT said at 8 p.m. that all lanes of Interstate 80 were reopen.

This is a developing story. Check with Channel 8 for the latest.