What we know: Omaha police officer injured after shooting at a gas station
An Omaha police officer was injured in a shooting while responding to an incident Monday morning, officials said.Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said he and Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. were able to visit with the officer and his family at the hospital.READ MORE: Omaha police officer injured in shooting is alert and talking, Chief Todd Schmaderer saysSchmaderer said it looks like his prognosis is good.Here's everything we know so far.What happened?Schmaderer said two officers responded to a 911 call after employees reported a man acting erratically and making incoherent statements at the QuikTrip near 120th and Dodge.When the officers arrived, they found the man outside the business, and they had a conversation with him, which turned into gunfire, Schmaderer said.Witnesses describes scene after shooting injured Omaha police officerOne officer was struck in the head by a round, but continued the gunfight, according to Schmaderer.What do we know about the officer?The officer, who has not been identified, is a 15-year veteran of the Omaha Police Department, Schmaderer said.He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition."We're very lucky this morning we did not lose an Omaha police officer," Schmaderer said.What do we know about the suspect?After the shooting, the suspect ran toward the McDonald's near 120th and Dodge, and Omaha police received another 911 call. Video: Suspect in handcuffs after shooting that injured Omaha police officerSchmaderer said officers took the suspect into custody and there was no further gunfire.Omaha police have not identified the suspect. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
