NSP Statement on Minnesota Ongoing Investigation

(Lincoln, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol has issued the following statement regarding rumors surrounding the ongoing investigation into multiple shootings of public officials in Minnesota.

The Nebraska State Patrol is aware of rumors that a Nebraskan or multiple Nebraskans were among the list of names created by the suspect in this weekend’s shootings of public officials in Minnesota. NSP has been in contact with the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding this case and, at this point, there is no known threat to any Nebraskan, nor have the names of any Nebraskans been located on any such list. NSP will continue to coordinate with the FBI and Minnesota authorities should the ongoing investigation reveal any connection to Nebraska.