Omaha man appears in court for allegedly threatening to shoot up Catholic school, kill Gov. Pillen’s family, nuns

Authorities arrested Ean Halstead in Omaha Friday after a standoff.

July 20, 2026Updated: July 20, 2026

By WOWT 6 News

Omaha man appears in court for allegedly threatening to shoot up Catholic school, kill Gov. Pillen’s family, nuns

Authorities arrested Ean Halstead in Omaha Friday after a standoff.Photo courtesy - WOWT

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