Standoff Ends Peacefully

(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) — The situation in North Platte has finally been resolved. Please read through to the end of the article for all the details on the lengthy standoff.

Here is what we posted during the event.

[April 30, 2024 8am]

From Midwest Media by Melanie

A man in North Platte who struggles with alcoholism is fighting a battle today with himself. However, when a neighbor reported a shot fired outside law enforcement needed to protect others. The local police at state patrol have been on scene for hours trying to get this man to come outside peacefully. The people in the neighborhood and area school have been scared with few details, and law remains on scene at 6:24 pm Monday. Prayers the man lays down and sleeps of his drunken state and the situation is resolved peacefully. Nebraska State Patrol Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office North Platte Police Department North Platte, Nebraska

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[April 29, 2024 3pm]

* Ongoing Situation in North Platte *
From North Platte Police…
PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA OF THE 1500 BLOCK OF BURLINGTON DUE TO POLICE SITUATION BEING HANDLED WILL ADVISE WHEN AREA IS OPEN

From Midwest Media by Melanie

Monday afternoon.
1500 block/Burlington. Heavy law enforcement presence in North Platte.
Please avoid area. Hopefully any school traffic will be addressed in a detour if necessary.
North Platte Police Department
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Nebraska State Patrol

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From North Platte Police
Update from North Platte Police Department

At approximately 1:40 PM on April 29, 2024, police officers responded to a report of a person firing a rifle around Burlington and McCabe. The suspect was a resident of the 1500 block of Burlington Blvd. A safe perimeter was established and shortly after police arrival, the man came outside but quicky retreated into his residence after officers asked to talk with him. Telephone contact was established with the suspect. He was uncooperative and there was evidence that he was under the influence. The suspect made it clear that he would not voluntarily exit the house and hours of negotiations did not produce positive results. At 4:10 PM, the suspect exited the house with a shotgun and then retreated into the house. The suspect told the police negotiator of his intent to have the police shoot him.

At approximately 7:45 PM, a contact team of officers introduced a chemical agent into the suspect’s home. Shortly thereafter, the suspect came out the front door of his home carrying a shotgun. He complied with orders to put the weapon down and was taken into custody. The 52-year-old suspect was taken to GPH for evaluation, and he remains hospitalized at this time.

During a search of the home, officers located an additional loaded shotgun as well as two rifles. Criminal charges are likely after the case is submitted to the Lincoln County Attorney’s Office.

There were no injuries to law enforcement nor the suspect. The North Platte Police Department received assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Game and Parks.

A RAVE Alert was issued shortly after the incident was reported and the appropriate safety protocols were activated by staff in the nearby schools. These situations are dangerous for curious people coming to the area. They place themselves in danger and cause a distraction for law enforcement. Please remain out of the area when asked to do so.

You will not receive RAVE emergency alerts unless you opt-in by creating an account at smart911.com.

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Resolved
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The standoff in North Platte continues at 5 pm. This has been “scary” for people in the neighborhood, including children and staff at Our Redeemer Lutheran School where the school went on lockdown today out of caution of the unknown threat in the area.
Melinda Mitchell shared these pictures taken from her property just before 5, Monday evening.

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Update 4 pm.

I’m told a man is held up inside his home after neighbors reported he fired a weapon outside. He is heavily intoxicated and law enforcement is attempting to talk to him on the phone. It is my understanding that due to his record he should not be in possession of firearms, and he is refusing to leave his home at this time, but he is also perhaps too drunk to know what he is doing right now.

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Monday afternoon.
1500 block/Burlington. Heavy law enforcement presence in North Platte.
Please avoid area. Hopefully any school traffic will be addressed in a detour if necessary. Added: Comments include information about Maxwell moving their school route today.
North Platte Police Department
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Nebraska State Patrol