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.
TOLEDO, Ohio — October 25, 2026 — Charlton Wallace, 26, of Toledo, died after a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Central Avenue in west Toledo. His passenger, Kristopher Williams, 26, suffered life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle also went to the hospital with possible injuries.
Toledo police said the crash happened around 3:47 a.m. near Pioneer Lane. Investigators are working to determine the events that led to the collision.
According to Toledo police, Wallace was driving westbound in the left lane of Central Avenue. He attempted to turn right onto Pioneer Lane when his vehicle collided with another westbound vehicle in the right lane.
Darren Fordham, 29, was driving the second vehicle, police said. The collision left people injured and prompted an emergency response.
Authorities have not released further details about the speed of either vehicle or the specific factors that led to the crash.
Emergency responders transported Wallace, his passenger Williams, and Fordham to ProMedica Toledo Hospital for medical treatment.
Wallace later died at the hospital. Williams suffered life-threatening injuries, while Fordham reportedly had possible injuries. Officials have not provided further updates on Williams’ condition or Fordham’s injuries.
Police reportedly received an alert through Apple’s Crash Detection feature. Emergency crews also had to remove one person from a vehicle during the response.
Toledo police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision on Central Avenue near Pioneer Lane.
Authorities have not announced any criminal charges in the available information. Investigators have also not released further details about what led Wallace to attempt the turn or how the second vehicle entered the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the events that caused the fatal crash.