North Platte Post
Update 9:44pm
According to the scanner, the suspect is in custody and has suffered injuries and will be taken to the hospital.
Update 9:23 NDOT announces road closure
US 83 closed in both directions: Road closed.
Agency icon Updated Today at 9:19 PM CST by NDOT Between NE 97; Skyline Drive and NE 92 (3 to 24 miles north of North Platte). The road is closed.
Update 9:20pm Official NPPD Statement
December 11, 2023
At approximately 8:03 PM, the North Platte 911 Center received a report of a person being shot at a residence in the 300 block of S. Silber. The suspect was reportedly outside of the house with a handgun. The suspect left the house in a vehicle and was spotted by law enforcement a short time later. Near B St. and Lincoln Ave, the male suspect exited his vehicle and fired several shots at law enforcement. The suspect fled in his vehicle and was pursued. The suspect has wrecked his vehicle north of North Platte.
The shooting victim on S. Silber suffered injuries that were not life threatening.
Additional details will be released as the investigation continues.
NORTH PLATTE - Multiple shots fired this evening North Platte. Law Enforcement looking for the suspect at this time. Please stay inside and keep your doors locked. This is a developing story.