The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Cass County Sheriff’s Office near Alvo late Sunday evening. The patrol says at around 11:00 p.m. Cass County deputies were responding to the report of an assault that had occurred at a home near Alvo.
The initial report indicated there was an altercation between a father and son at that the son struck the father in the head. The father got out of the house and called 911.
Cass County deputies got the scene and contacted the son, identified as 34 year old Andrew Stratton. Stratton was believed to be in the basement and possibly armed. During the course of negotiations, NSP officials say a deputy fired his weapon, striking Stratton.
A trooper had arrived on scene moments before and heard gunshots from outside the residence. The trooper rushed inside and attempted life-saving measures, along with the deputies. Stratton ultimately died from his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators located a bow and arrow and long knife at the scene. The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team is investigating the entire incident. Per Nebraska State Statute, any in-custody death requires a grand jury proceeding.