Nov 12, 2020

Police seeking suspect in North Platte shooting, 1 in custody

Posted Nov 12, 2020 4:38 PM
Nathaneal Anthony
Nathaneal Anthony

North Platte police are seeking a suspect in the shooting of a man in North Platte and one man is in custody.

According to police, on November 7, 12:07 a.m., officers along with the North Platte Fire Department, were dispatched to the east side of the Platte River Mall, for a male subject that was involved in a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The male victim was transported to Great Plains Health by the North Platte Fire Department.

Courtney Hansen
Courtney Hansen

On November 10, 2020, a warrant was issued for 41-year-old Cortney Hansen, for aiding and abetting-1st-degree assault, in regards to the shooting.

Officers observed a vehicle that Hansen was driving and conducted a felony traffic stop near Philip and Bryan. Hansen was taken into custody without further incident. Hansen was incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center for Aiding and Abetting- 1st Degree Assault.

An arrest warrant has also been issued for 48-year-old Nathaneal Anthony, for his involvement in the shooting. Anthony is wanted for 1st-degree assault, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Nathaneal Anthony, please contact the North Platte Police Department or your local Law Enforcement Agency. You can also submit your information to Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at 308-534-8400, or lincolncountycrimestoppers.com.