ALERT #DEVELOPING: Multiple fatalities reported throughout small town of Laurel, Nebraska
- Thread starter annieosage
- Start date
annieosage
Inactive
Any members in Nebraska? Apparently started with an explosion
View: https://twitter.com/DarknessExposed/status/1555277851686993921
View: https://twitter.com/DarknessExposed/status/1555277851686993921
annieosage
Inactive
Airborne toxin?
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
Been through there on the way to Stuart, NE, the place is barely even a spot on the map! Truly sad.
The Hammer
Has No Life - Lives on TB
"Throughout" seems to imply it may not be confined to the initial site.
Hazardous chemical explosion perhaps?
Hazardous chemical explosion perhaps?
annieosage
Inactive
Multiple authorities investigating deaths in Laurel
A large police presence has been in Laurel since the early-morning hours of Thursday.
LAUREL, Neb. – The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a situation with multiple fatalities that occurred in Laurel early Thursday morning. The situation includes multiple scenes in the Cedar County community and is an active investigation.
The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office is also on the scene. Law enforcement appears to concentrated near the area of 3rd and Elm Street, though the perimeter extends well beyond that.
Multiple witnesses reported seeing or hearing an explosion at approximately 3:00 a.m. Officials with hazmat suits were seen walking toward the scene by the middle of Thursday morning.
Local businesses and other buildings in Laurel are reportedly on lockdown. A teacher training in Wakefield is also currently affected, with witnesses in Wakefield stating that the school there is also on lockdown.
The investigation remains active, though a number of first responders left the scene to tend to an active fire on the same street. Authorities say the fire is unrelated to the incident.
NSP will be holding a press conference at 3:30 p.m. to address the situation, according to a press release sent by NSP spokesperson Cody Thomas Thursday afternoon.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to News Channel Nebraska for updates.
A large police presence has been in Laurel since the early-morning hours of Thursday.
LAUREL, Neb. – The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a situation with multiple fatalities that occurred in Laurel early Thursday morning. The situation includes multiple scenes in the Cedar County community and is an active investigation.
The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office is also on the scene. Law enforcement appears to concentrated near the area of 3rd and Elm Street, though the perimeter extends well beyond that.
Multiple witnesses reported seeing or hearing an explosion at approximately 3:00 a.m. Officials with hazmat suits were seen walking toward the scene by the middle of Thursday morning.
Local businesses and other buildings in Laurel are reportedly on lockdown. A teacher training in Wakefield is also currently affected, with witnesses in Wakefield stating that the school there is also on lockdown.
The investigation remains active, though a number of first responders left the scene to tend to an active fire on the same street. Authorities say the fire is unrelated to the incident.
NSP will be holding a press conference at 3:30 p.m. to address the situation, according to a press release sent by NSP spokesperson Cody Thomas Thursday afternoon.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to News Channel Nebraska for updates.
SurvivalRing
Rich Fleetwood - Founder - author/coder/podcaster
From the twitter thread…
…and…
…and…
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
That's WAY too close to home. We know several people that go to Wayne State, in Wayne NE, just south of Laurel. Our son went to the Wayne State football camp a couple years ago.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
H
He was from LaVista, (west Omaha) where the Cabelas is. Right in Shooter's neck of the woods.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
In all fairness Meem, much as I hate the Huskers rural Nebraskans are just like rural Iowans, mostly good honest people. We've got a lot of close friends from Nebraska.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
Not sure Meem, but it would surprise me if there were. I've only driven through it maybe a couple times. I wonder if there is a packing plant near there. Packing plants tend to attract less than desirable people.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
It would appear from a quick Google search that Tyson has a plant in Laurel. I'm sure Laurel has its share of meth heads, just like everywhere these days.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
I think that might be the answer. We'll see what the newsies say. In general, the little towns are very safe, so stuff like this always makes me cringe. Praying for the victims!
annieosage
Inactive
I'm working but will try to listen to the news conference. I haven't seen any updates
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
LAUREL, Neb. —
A situation involving multiple fatalities in a northeast Nebraska town, is being investigated Thursday by state troopers, according to authorities.
An unknown number of people were found dead Thursday in two homes in Laurel, and authorities said fire was "involved" at both locations, according to the Associated Press.
Advertisement
According to Nebraska State Patrol, the situation involves multiple scenes and is currently an active investigation. Laurel, which is in Cedar County, is home to fewer than 1,000 people and is about 100 northwest of Omaha.
“Fire has been involved at both houses, and that’s all I know,” Thomas told the Associated Press. He said he didn’t know how many people died or the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The state patrol is investigating if there's a connection between the two fires, Thomas told KETV NewsWatch 7.
An official with the Laurel City Hall told ABC affiliate KCAU in Sioux City that they were advised to enter a lockdown status by the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office.
A KCAU reporter at the scene said a part of West 3rd Street is blocked off with cones.
www.ketv.com
A situation involving multiple fatalities in a northeast Nebraska town, is being investigated Thursday by state troopers, according to authorities.
An unknown number of people were found dead Thursday in two homes in Laurel, and authorities said fire was "involved" at both locations, according to the Associated Press.
Advertisement
According to Nebraska State Patrol, the situation involves multiple scenes and is currently an active investigation. Laurel, which is in Cedar County, is home to fewer than 1,000 people and is about 100 northwest of Omaha.
“Fire has been involved at both houses, and that’s all I know,” Thomas told the Associated Press. He said he didn’t know how many people died or the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The state patrol is investigating if there's a connection between the two fires, Thomas told KETV NewsWatch 7.
An official with the Laurel City Hall told ABC affiliate KCAU in Sioux City that they were advised to enter a lockdown status by the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office.
A KCAU reporter at the scene said a part of West 3rd Street is blocked off with cones.
Four people dead after fires at two separate homes in northeast Nebraska town, state patrol suspects foul play
A total of four people were found dead Thursday in two separate homes in a northeast Nebraska town, and authorities said fire was involved at both locations.
www.ketv.com
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
Give it a little more time. The truth will come out.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
TheSearcher
Are you sure about that?
Fentynal?
EMICT
Veteran Member
Gruesome and throwing up is more prevalent in a small community who hasn't had daily exposure to 'big city' clusterphucks.
Just an idea of what the area looks like.
0:48
Multiple Fatalities Reported After Incident in Laurel, Nebraska VIDEO
View: https://youtu.be/pNBggWIjOLU
0:48
Multiple Fatalities Reported After Incident in Laurel, Nebraska VIDEO
Last edited:
EMICT
Veteran Member
That video was gruesome and made me throw up.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
????That video was gruesome and made me throw up.
EMICT
Veteran Member
I should have chose your response to the video instead my smart azzed attempt at sarcastic humor.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
Just watched the presser..
4 dead
1 at first house
3 at second house
Fire at both locations
Suspect black male (yes they actually said it) seen leaving Laurel headed west on hwy 20 in silver sedan after possibly picking up a passenger
4 dead
1 at first house
3 at second house
Fire at both locations
Suspect black male (yes they actually said it) seen leaving Laurel headed west on hwy 20 in silver sedan after possibly picking up a passenger
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Ok listened the news briefing.
It’s weird. In my opinion.
They are being super tight lipped.
Twice, we’re asked about ongoing safety to the town.
All they would say was “if you see something or hear something out of the ordinary please call number you were given”… evaded the question each time.
It’s weird. In my opinion.
They are being super tight lipped.
Twice, we’re asked about ongoing safety to the town.
All they would say was “if you see something or hear something out of the ordinary please call number you were given”… evaded the question each time.
annieosage
Inactive
Literally that's it. Reporter asked about gun fire and he would not comment. Someone asked about LEO vomiting after witnessing the scene and he would not comment
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
I thought maybe you had a phobia about the cicadas chirping.
it seems like you can not copy it or something the one i saw was like a shooting game with clips from the scenes of police. idk confusingThat video was gruesome and made me throw up.