Valentine man shot, killed his wife while grandson was home, police say

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Valentine man in connection with the shooting death of his wife Monday.The NSP was initially called by the Valentine Police Department after it had responded to a shooting at 301 Edna Street in Valentine at approximately 7 p.m. The victim, Pamela Nickisch, 71, was found dead. Her husband, Paul Nickisch, 70, and a juvenile grandson were also home at the time.Investigators believe that Paul Nickisch shot Pamela Nickisch as a domestic violence situation escalated. He was arrested on suspicion of murder and lodged in Cherry County Jail. A final determination on charges will be made by the Cherry county attorney.The Nebraska State Patrol, Valentine Police Department, Valentine Fire and Rescue, and Cherry County Attorney’s Office have all contributed to this investigation and response.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Valentine man in connection with the shooting death of his wife Monday.

The NSP was initially called by the Valentine Police Department after it had responded to a shooting at 301 Edna Street in Valentine at approximately 7 p.m.


The victim, Pamela Nickisch, 71, was found dead.

Her husband, Paul Nickisch, 70, and a juvenile grandson were also home at the time.

Investigators believe that Paul Nickisch shot Pamela Nickisch as a domestic violence situation escalated.

He was arrested on suspicion of murder and lodged in Cherry County Jail. A final determination on charges will be made by the Cherry county attorney.

The Nebraska State Patrol, Valentine Police Department, Valentine Fire and Rescue, and Cherry County Attorney’s Office have all contributed to this investigation and response.