Troopers were called to assist the Custer County Sheriff's Office with a standoff situation at 6:16 a.m. The situation had begun with a report of a suicidal person. Negotiators began talking with Print Zutavern. Earlier in the day, Zutavern threatened his father with a firearm, shot and killed multiple animals and threatened law enforcement officers, police said. About 6:11 p.m., Zutavern tried to leave the property by driving a UTV. He was blocked by troopers, who ordered Zutavern to put his hands up. Zutavern moved aggressively toward a trooper who shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Print Zutavern
Agency Responsible: Nebraska State Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: February 24, 2020
County: Custer
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5574