‘Shots fired, officer down’: Broadcastify audio provides more insight into shooting that injured 3 officers
By Beth Carlson
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OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Three Omaha police officers were injured in a shooting at a south Omaha gas station, but the incident started hours before at a north Omaha grocery store.
Detectives tracked the vehicle to the QuikTrip, and the suspect allegedly went into the bathroom.
According to Omaha police, officers tried to get him out of the bathroom, and that was when the gunfire broke out. One officer was injured during this initial shooting.
There was a civilian in the bathroom at the time, and officers were able to get him out safely.
OPD said after the initial exchange, police retreated outside the bathroom door. That was when he exited the bathroom and allegedly opened fire, injuring a second officer.
Officials said officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
A third officer was injured by shrapnel.
According to OPD, the incident was captured on body-worn camera.
OPD’s officer involved investigations team is being assisted by Nebraska State Patrol, Bellevue police and Papillion police.
The officers have all been placed on paid critical incident leave, which is department policy.
They will be interviewed at a later time.
KETV obtained radio traffic from Broadcastify.
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