Six people were injured, including three children, during a shooting inside a home in Crete, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon.
The unidentified suspect was later found dead inside the house from what authorities said was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The shooting occurred at approximately 4:30 pm inside a home on Crestline Drive in Crete, according to Nebraska State Patrol Captain Sean Caradori.
In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement officials are shown at the scene of a shooting in Crete, Nebraska, on June 28, 2024.
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“It appears that all the victims of the shooting will survive,” Caradori said during a news conference Friday.
The victims suffered from “apparent gunshot wounds” and were transported to the Crete Area Medical Center. Some victims were later transferred to other medical centers for further care.
A friend of one of the victims spoke to ABC affiliate KETV and claimed the shooter had previously made incendiary remarks before he “shot the house up.” He said that the shooter shot his friend, as well as his friend’s mom four times in her back.
According to Caradori, officers heard “at least one additional gunshot” in a home across the street from where the victims were found. They later located a handgun and discovered a “male deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound” who is believed to be the suspect.
Investigators do not believe there are any additional suspects involved. Investigators said they are still trying to determine a motive and the probe is ongoing.
Crete Police officers, Saline County deputies, Nebraska State Troopers and Nebraska Game and Parks officers had responded to the scene, in addition to fire departments of neighboring towns.
The Nebraska State Police SWAT Team responded with multiple armored vehicles, and they “breached the door of the home where the gunshots came from” at approximately 6:40 pm.
In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement officials are shown at the scene of a shooting in Crete, Nebraska, on June 28, 2024.
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Caradori confirmed that no law enforcement officials fired weapons.
“I want all of Crete to know that this situation has been resolved and there’s no threat to the public,” Caradori said.
A tragic shooting incident occurred in a Nebraska home, involving three children and three adults. The incident, which took place in a residential area, has left the community in shock and mourning.
According to the police report, the shooting occurred late at night when an unknown assailant entered the home and opened fire on the occupants. The victims, three children aged 5, 7, and 10, and three adults, were all found with gunshot wounds. The children were rushed to the hospital in critical condition, while the adults were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting and are working tirelessly to apprehend the suspect responsible for this heinous act. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that may help in solving the case.
Neighbors and friends of the victims have expressed their shock and disbelief at the senseless violence that has rocked their quiet neighborhood. Many have come together to offer support and comfort to the grieving families.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of gun safety and responsible ownership. It also highlights the need for communities to come together to address issues of violence and crime in order to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
As the investigation into this shooting continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
