Lauree Jankowski

Age : 33

Gender : Female

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : 13th Street and 30th Avenue

City : Columbus

County : Platte

State : Nebraska

Agency : Columbus Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on August 2, 2025, Columbus police were conducting an investigation near 13th Street and 30th Avenue when Lauree Jankowski allegedly attacked an officer with a knife. Another officer discharged their firearm and shot her. Officers attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting an outside investigation. As required by Nebraska state law, the case will be presented to a grand jury for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.klkntv.com/female-fatally-shot-by-columbus-police-officer-injured/
https://www.1011now.com/2025/08/03/woman-shot-killed-after-attacking-officer-with-knife-columbus-troopers-say/
https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/nsp-investigating-columbus-police-officer-involved-shooting
https://www.ktiv.com/2025/08/03/one-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-saturday-nebraska/
https://www.wowt.com/2025/08/03/nebraska-state-patrol-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-columbus/