Associated Press - September 8, 2009 10:45 AM ET

VALENTINE, Neb. (AP) - An armed 56-year-old Valentine man has been shot and killed by police.

Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott confirmed reports that Gary Connot (CONN-ut) was killed early Tuesday morning in Valentine after officers responded to a call from the home of Connot's ex-wife.

It was unclear whether Connot pointed a gun at officers or fired at them.

Connot was not allowed to be at his ex-wife's home following a January incident where he held her at gunpoint.

Connot, a rancher from the Valentine area, was out on bond.

He was scheduled to be sentenced in October for charges stemming from the January incident.

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