Death by Cop- 2024

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Chase Anthony Vane Ditter

Gender : Male

Age : 17

Race : White

Date : 02/06/2024

Location : 38th Street

City : Columbus

County : Platte

State : Nebraska

Agency : Platte County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Jae Maston, Wesley Merren

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police were called to a welfare check with reports of possible self-harm by a 17-year-old. Police arrived at the residence and shot and killed the teenager. It is unknown what transpired that led to this outcome.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O9Z3dZOjRk

https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-state-patrol-investigate-columbus-police-officer-shooting/46664157