The shooting of a 17-year-old during a welfare check in Nebraska has sparked an investigation by the state police.
The incident occurred in Columbus, a town with about 24,000 residents. The police were responding to a welfare check for someone when the shooting took place, and the teenager died at the scene.
The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave, and the police department has requested the state patrol to conduct the investigation.
The details of the shooting have not been disclosed, and the name of the teenager has not been released. The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the investigation into this tragic event.
