Crime
John Cyza, 47, Killed in Polk County Homicide; Suspect Nathan Dohmen Fatally Shot by Nebraska State Troopers
POLK COUNTY, Neb. — John Cyza, 47, of rural Duncan, was found dead at his home on Friday morning. Investigators found multiple gunshot wounds on his body. Authorities named Nathan Dohmen, 45, of Clarks, as the suspect in the killing.
The case sparked a search across several counties. The manhunt ended in Butler County, where Nebraska State Patrol troopers shot and killed Dohmen.
Polk County 911 received a call about the shooting. The caller was not involved in the incident but warned authorities that Dohmen might target another person.
Nebraska State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas said investigators identified Dohmen as the suspect. However, he had fled before officers reached Cyza’s home.
Authorities also searched for the person Dohmen might have targeted. Investigators found that individual and confirmed they were safe.
Law enforcement officers searched several counties for Dohmen. The search ended in Butler County when Nebraska State Patrol troopers shot him dead.
Officials have not released further details about the encounter. The available information does not explain what led to the shooting or whether Dohmen posed an immediate threat when troopers confronted him.
Authorities continue to investigate Cyza’s death and the fatal encounter involving Dohmen. Officials have not announced a possible motive for the homicide.
The case involves two deaths. Cyza died from multiple gunshot wounds at his home in Polk County. Troopers later shot and killed Dohmen in Butler County.
Investigators have not released further details about either incident. Authorities may provide more information as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Elizabeth Tee Fatally Shot by Husband Leonard Santos in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Schertz, Texas
SCHERTZ, Texas — Elizabeth Tee, 35, was fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, identified as 40-year-old Leonard Santos, in Schertz, Texas, early Sunday morning, November 15, 2026, according to information provided about the incident.
The Schertz Police Department said officers received a 911 call reporting a disturbance in the 14400 block of Interstate 10 East at approximately 12:40 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found a 35-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to provide lifesaving assistance, both individuals died at the scene.
The woman was identified as Elizabeth Tee, 35. The male victim was identified in the information provided as Leonard Santos, 40, her husband.
The incident is being described as an apparent murder-suicide involving the married couple. However, the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events that led to the deaths, have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
Police initially stated that the identities of the victims would be released through the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office following formal identification and notification of next of kin.
The Schertz Police Department said the investigation was in its early stages following the discovery of the two victims.
Authorities indicated that they believed the incident was isolated and that there was no further threat to public safety.
Investigators have not publicly disclosed a possible motive or provided additional details about what happened before officers were called to the scene.
The deaths of Elizabeth Tee and Leonard Santos have left loved ones facing a devastating loss. Additional information about the incident may be released as the investigation progresses.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends and loved ones of both individuals during this difficult time.