Active shooter situation secured in Juniata, one hospitalized with gunshot wound

Active shooting situation under control
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Published: Aug. 11, 2021 at 12:34 AM CDT
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JUNIATA, Neb. (KSNB) - The scene is clear following an active shooter situation that unfolded in Juniata. Below is how the night unfolded by the minute:

3:25 a.m. - The scene in Juniata is now secure and the shelter in place is lifted. Nebraska State Patrol requests people to stay away from the area and barricades will be closing portions around the N Brass Ave as the investigation continues. The investigation continues.

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3:05 a.m. - The Nebraska State Patrol air wing unit that has been flying over Juniata for the past several hours is officially leaving the scene, which could signal the search is over. We have reporters on the scene and will bring you another update shortly

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2:04 a.m. - Authorities say one person has been hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the arm. Authorities say the injury is not life-threatening and the scene in Juniata remains active

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ORIGINAL STORY:

All residents in Juniata and western Hastings are being asked to shelter in place due to an active shooter situation.

Shortly before midnight an active shooter was reported in Juniata around the North Brass area. Nearby residents have been asked to shelter in place immediately and as of the publishing of this story, the order is still in place. Residents are asked to lock all windows and doors.

The order is for all of Juniata and two miles east of town. This is a developing story and we’ll bring you more information as soon as it becomes available.

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