A tragic incident occurred in Nebraska when a police officer fatally shot a teenager during a welfare check on Tuesday, reports ABC News. The shooting took place in the city of Columbus, with the Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team handling the investigation.

“The Columbus Police Department was conducting a welfare check on a subject following a report of potential self-harm,”

Nebraska State Patrol said in a press release. Unfortunately, no further details about the teenager have been released. 

Sadly, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nebraska State Patrol is currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident. The Columbus Police Department has placed the involved officer on administrative leave, although their identity remains undisclosed.

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