The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office has released more details regarding an officer involved shooting in Kearney.

According to BCSO Captain Robert Anderson, the incident began at around 7:08 p.m., on June 5, in the gravel parking lot of Johnson Lawn and Landscape, 306 East 6th Street.

Investigators say Kearney Police Department officer Derek Payton made contact with a white 1996 Pontiac 4-door in the parking lot.  Payton was alone in his patrol car, and the Pontiac was occupied by the driver, 35-year-old Rueben Klich, and 31-year-old Amanda Journey, both of Kearney.

During the contact, authorities say Klich attempted to flee the scene.  At this time, officer Payton fired three rounds from his service revolver, striking the vehicle in the windshield and rear window.  As Klich fled, he allegedly struck the corner of Payton’s patrol car.

Payton returned to his cruiser and began to pursue the vehicle.

At the intersection of 17th Street and 5th Avenue, Payton’s vehicle collided with a 2013 Dodge Dart, driven by 25-year-old Mattie Davis, totalling both vehicles.  At the same time, Klich collided with at building at 19th Street and 5th Avenue.  Klich fled the scene and Journey remained in the car.

Officers located Klich nearby and discovered that he had suffered a single gunshot wound to the torso.  He was transported to CHI-Good Samaritan hospital, as were Davis, Journey, and Payton.  Their conditions are unknown.

Authorities did not comment on pending charges in the case.

The case is being investigated by the BCSO and the South Central Area Law Enforcement Services.