Crete, Nebraska – A shooting incident in Crete left six individuals injured, including three children, on Friday evening. The Nebraska State Patrol reported that the incident unfolded around 4:35 p.m. when first responders were alerted to gunshots in a neighborhood near Longwood Drive and Boswell Avenue on the east side of town. State Patrol Capt. Sean Caradori revealed that upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered three adults and three children with gunshot wounds, with another gunshot heard from a neighboring house.
All six victims were promptly transported to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by Caradori. Later in the evening, around 7 p.m., SWAT team officers entered the house where the additional gunshot was heard and discovered a deceased man from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting or the relationship between the victims and the deceased individual were not immediately disclosed. The tight-knit community of Crete was left shaken by the tragic event, with residents expressing shock and disbelief over the incident.
Local authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the motive behind the shooting and any potential factors contributing to the violence. The quick response of law enforcement and emergency medical teams helped ensure that all victims received prompt medical attention and were swiftly transported to hospitals for treatment.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of the shooting, support services and resources are being made available to assist those affected by the traumatic event. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the prevalence of gun violence in communities across the country and underscores the importance of addressing underlying issues that may lead to such tragic outcomes.