Suspect in custody following standoff with police in southeast Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man is in custody following a standoff with police in southeast Lincoln Monday afternoon.

Lincoln Police responded to a home near 36th and Van Dorn around 1:45 p.m. to investigate a report of terroristic threats and misuse of 911.

Police said 36-year-old Steven Shiffermiller came out of the home but ran back and barricaded himself in the home. The SWAT Team was called and several law enforcement officers responded to the scene.

Police alerted administration at Lincoln Southeast High School, prompting them to initiate their ‘Standard Response Protocol of Secure’ for about 30 minutes. ‘Secure’ protocol means the school keeps everyone inside the building while entrances are locked and monitored. Teaching and learning continued as normal.

Around 4:15 p.m., Asst. Capt. Jason Stille said Shiffermiller came out voluntarily and was arrested for terroristic threats and an outstanding arrest warrant.

Shiffermiller was involved in a similar situation with Lincoln Police in January 2021.

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