Overview

• A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer during a welfare check in Columbus, Nebraska.
• The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting an investigation into the incident, which took place on Tuesday afternoon.
• The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave.
• The Columbus Police Department had been called to the residence following a report of potential self-harm.
• No further details about the shooting have been released, and there is no active threat to the community.