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Platte County Sheriff's Office investigating report of gunshots
Authorities in Platte County are investigating reports of gunfire after a caller reported rounds landing near where they were fishing.

COLUMBUS, Neb. -- Authorities in Platte County are investigating reports of gunfire Thursday night.
At approximately 6:41 p.m., deputies with the Platte County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 175th Avenue and the Shell Creek Creek Bridge after a caller reported gunshots.
The caller stated that the rounds landed in the area where they were fishing.
According to Platte County Sheriff Ed Wemhoff, a search of the area did not reveal anyone actively shooting a gun.
This incident remains under investigation by the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Platte County Sheriff’s Office at 402-564-3229 or Platte County Area Crime Stoppers at 402-563-4000.