Police killings
2013-2020

Print Zutavern

Male, White

Date of the incident: 2/24/2020

Arnold, Custer, NE
Dunning Road

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.