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James Raymond Kemp

Gender : Male

Age : 39

Race : White

Date : 07/12/2025

Location : 1609 West Second Street

City : North Platte

County : Lincoln

State : Nebraska

Agency : North Platte Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On the morning of July 12, 2025, James Raymond Kemp, 39, called 911 and reported that he had fatally shot his 37-year-old brother, Christopher Kemp, at their shared residence at 1609 West Second Street in North Platte, Nebraska. The initial call triggered a multi-agency response, including officers from the North Platte Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Nebraska State Patrol.
Upon arrival, officers found themselves in an active standoff situation. James Kemp had reportedly barricaded himself inside the home with his 11-year-old son, refusing to allow the child to leave. Police set up a perimeter and initiated a lengthy negotiation process with Kemp.
At approximately 9:45 a.m., Kemp agreed to release the child, who was safely removed from the residence by officers. Just minutes later, officers on the perimeter reported hearing a single gunshot from inside the home. A tactical team made entry and found James Kemp dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His brother, Christopher Kemp, was located deceased inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds.
Officials have not confirmed whether Kemp made any additional threats, left a note, or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Nebraska State Patrol is leading the ongoing investigation, which includes autopsy results, firearm tracing, and motive determination.
Police confirmed the 11-year-old child is now in the custody of other family members. No information has been released regarding past domestic incidents, restraining orders, or mental health history involving either Kemp brother.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.klkntv.com/nebraska-state-patrol-man-fatally-shot-brother-then-himself-in-north-platte/
https://www.knopnews2.com/2025/07/14/north-platte-man-called-911-after-killing-brother-then-died-by-suicide-state-patrol-says/
https://nebraska.tv/news/local/north-platte-man-fatally-shoots-brother-then-kills-himself-after-standoff