A Grand Jury will convene to review the facts in the suicide of a North Platte man.

On December 11, 2013, North Platte Police received a report that Jesse Hornbacher was barricaded in his home at 918 North Walnut with loaded guns.

NPPD officers surrounded the residence and attempted to talk Hornbacher out of the home.  After a short standoff, Hornbacher fatally shot himself.

Because Hornbacher was not free to leave at the time of the incident, and independent investigation was conducted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, at the request of the Lincoln County Attorney’s Office.  A Grand Jury will be reviewing the facts of the case as well.  Nebraska State law requires a Grand Jury to be convened whenever a subject dies while in custody of law enforcement.

According to LCSO Chief Deputy, Roland Kramer, a Grand Jury is a closed hearing where the facts of the case are presented to Lincoln County residents.

The LCSO has completed its investigation into the matter, according to Kramer, and has submitted the case to Lincoln County Attorney Rebecca Harling, who will conduct the Grand Jury hearing.

An April 1 court date was set for the hearing in Lincoln County District Court.

Hornbacher, 27, is survived by a son.