The Nebraska State Patrol provided an update on the shooting incident that took place in Crete the day before.

 

At about 4:33 p.m. on Friday, several reports were made to Saline County 911 regarding an active shooter situation in the 1200 block of Crestline Drive in Crete. Crete Police Officers and Saline County Deputies quickly responded and found multiple victims inside a home on Crestline Drive. Gunshots were heard coming from a house across the street.

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Seven individuals were injured in the shooting, with victims ranging from ages 3 to 10 for children and ages 22 to 43 for adults. Six victims were immediately taken to Crete Area Medical Center, and the seventh victim realized later that they had been hit and was also hospitalized.

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The names of the victims have not been disclosed to respect their privacy. As of early Saturday, four patients have been treated and released, while three remain in the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Two victims are at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, and one is at Bryan Health West Campus in Lincoln.

 

 

The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team entered the house at 1810 Parkland Street, where the shots originated, and found the occupant, 74-year-old Billy Booth, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators located a shotgun and another firearm inside the residence, though they believe only the shotgun was used in the shooting.

 

Around 15 individuals were present at the victims’ residence during the shooting. The Nebraska State Patrol, Crete Police Department, and Saline County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the fire and rescue teams from various towns for their swift response, and to medical facilities for the victims’ care.

 

The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.