NSP investigating a Polk County homicide, suspect deceased after trooper-involved shooting

DAVID CITY, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is investigating a homicide that occurred in Polk County on Oct. 23.

NSP revealed they were on an active investigation around 11:30 a.m.

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Earlier in the morning, law enforcement received a report of a shooting at a residence near Duncan.

When local authorities responded, they found a deceased male at the home. Authorities identified a suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. They began searching for both immediately.

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office found the car, but the suspect was not inside. The sheriff then heard gunshots from an unknown direction, and retreated to safety. The suspect entered the vehicle and fled.

NSP then joined the pursuit for the suspect.

After the pursuit through northern Butler County, the suspect pulled into the driveway of a residence northeast of David City. The suspect fired two shots towards the troopers.

Two troopers returned fire, with one striking the suspect.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene and no law enforcement was injured. A rifle was recovered from the scene.

The NSP Special Investigations Unit and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the trooper-involved shooting. The NSP Criminal Investigations Division is investigation the homicide near Duncan.

The two troopers involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with NSP police.

The names of the victim and suspect will be released pending family notification.