Ogallala, Neb. - On April 9, 2024, Ogallala Police Department were called to 411 West 6th Street regarding a young man who had been shot and unconscious. After arriving, Officers were able to determine that Jeremiah VanLinda appeared to have been shot by Chet Stenzel with a Mossberg International 715T semi-automatic rifle. Keith County EMS responded to the scene and informed officers there was no sign of life. The Ogallala Police Department is being assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol Investigative Team.

 After an initial investigation and discussion with witnesses, Chet Stenzel has been taken into custody for Murder in the 2nd degree along with other charges.&nbsp; If you have any information that could help law enforcement, please contact the Ogallala Police Department.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Keith County Attorney's OfficeOgallala, Neb. - On April 9, 2024, Ogallala Police Department were called to 411 West 6th Street regarding a young man who had been shot and unconscious. After arriving, Officers were able to determine that Jeremiah VanLinda appeared to have been shot by Chet Stenzel with a Mossberg International 715T semi-automatic rifle. Keith County EMS responded to the scene and informed officers there was no sign of life. The Ogallala Police Department is being assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol Investigative Team. After an initial investigation and discussion with witnesses, Chet Stenzel has been taken into custody for Murder in the 2nd degree along with other charges.&nbsp; If you have any information that could help law enforcement, please contact the Ogallala Police Department.&nbsp;

Keith County man being charged with 2nd degree murder according to officials