Omaha police were injured during a shootout
Incident
“A violent sequence of events shook South Omaha on Wednesday afternoon,
ending with three police officers injured and a suspected gunman dead.”
A man was shot inside Phil’s Foodway shortly after noon.
Police said his injuries were not life-threatening.
Search
Witnesses identified a suspect who fled, prompting an immediate search.
Officers tracked the suspect’s vehicle to a busy QuikTrip gas station near 32nd and L Streets.
Confrontation
The suspect ran into the store and barricaded himself in a restroom.
During negotiations, police say he fired, wounding two officers and injuring a third with shrapnel.
Officers returned fire, killing the suspect and ending the threat.
Aftermath
“All three injured officers were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover.” Leaders praised police actions as lifesaving.
Streets were closed during an independent investigation, leaving the community concerned about public safety.
