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Teen arrested after pre-class shooting injures student at Omaha Burke High
crime19 days ago

Teen arrested after pre-class shooting injures student at Omaha Burke High

A 17-year-old student was arrested and a peer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening arm injuries following a shooting outside Omaha Burke High School on September 30, 2026. Omaha Police described the incident as an isolated altercation between two juveniles that occurred in the parking lot near the baseball fields around 7:30 a.m. The suspect was identified via a witness photo and detained inside the school, while the victim surrendered the firearm to authorities. The school entered a secure status for approximately 45 minutes but remained safe, with classes continuing throughout the day.

via KETV|
#crime#douglas-county#juvenile-crime
West Omaha man dies after high-speed chase and three-hour standoff
crime1 month ago

West Omaha man dies after high-speed chase and three-hour standoff

Daniel Read, 44, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a high-speed chase and three-hour standoff with Omaha police in West Omaha. Read, who had an outstanding felony warrant, forced his way into a home near 144th and Shirley Street, threatening the homeowner with a firearm before she escaped. Police deployed SWAT and crisis negotiators, exchanging text messages with Read for approximately three hours. No officers fired their weapons, and no one else was injured. The case is being investigated as an in-custody death, and a grand jury will review the incident under Nebraska law.

via KETV|
#crime#daniel-read#grand-jury
Daniel Read, 44, dies by suicide after West Omaha police standoff
crime1 month ago

Daniel Read, 44, dies by suicide after West Omaha police standoff

Daniel Read, 44, died by suicide after a three-hour standoff with Omaha police in West Omaha. Read, who had an outstanding felony warrant, fled from officers near 30th and Cuming streets before breaking into a home near 145th and Shirley. SWAT teams and negotiators engaged him via text messages before he shot himself. No officers were injured, and the case will be reviewed by a grand jury.

via wowt.com|
#crime#daniel-read#grand-jury
Omaha Police Draw Guns on Boxing Champion Terence Crawford During Traffic Stop
world1 year ago

Omaha Police Draw Guns on Boxing Champion Terence Crawford During Traffic Stop

Omaha police ordered boxing champion Terence Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving, shortly after a parade celebrating his victory. The police found a gun in his car, but all occupants were legally armed. The incident has prompted an internal investigation, with the city emphasizing the importance of trust and safety in the community.

via The Guardian|
#internal-investigation#omaha-police#reckless-driving
Terence Crawford Threatened at Gunpoint During Traffic Stop in Omaha
world1 year ago

Terence Crawford Threatened at Gunpoint During Traffic Stop in Omaha

Boxer Terence Crawford was pulled over and ordered out of his car at gunpoint during a traffic stop in Omaha, Nebraska, after police observed reckless driving and found a firearm in the vehicle. The incident, which involved legal firearm possession by all occupants, is under internal investigation, and Omaha's mayor emphasized the importance of community trust and transparency following the event.

via MMA Fighting|
#gunpoint#internal-investigation#omaha-police
"Omaha Police Identify Officers in Fatal Shooting"
crime2 years ago

"Omaha Police Identify Officers in Fatal Shooting"

The Omaha Police Department has identified Capt. Jay Leavitt and Officer Robert Soldo as the off-duty officers involved in the fatal shooting of two men, Jonathan Hernandez-Rosales and Fernando Rodriguez-Juarez, in an alleyway in south Omaha. The shooting occurred during a disturbance over a firearm, and the department is urging witnesses, particularly those at the Extasis Night Club, to come forward with any information. OPD plans to provide further details in a press conference on Thursday.

via WOWT|
#crime#fatal-shooting#investigation
Multiple Arrests Made in Connection with Shots Fired at Police Officers in Omaha and Des Moines
crime3 years ago

Multiple Arrests Made in Connection with Shots Fired at Police Officers in Omaha and Des Moines

Omaha Police have arrested an 18-year-old after shots were fired at detectives from the department's Gang Unit. The incident occurred when the detectives spotted a white Ford Escape driving recklessly and attempted a traffic stop. Multiple occupants inside the vehicle fired shots at the detectives, with one round striking the police vehicle's windshield. The officers lost sight of the car but later located it and apprehended the sole occupant. Four additional suspects remain at large, and the investigation is ongoing.

via WOWT|
#arrest#crime#gang-unit
"Omaha Police Probe Northwest Omaha Homicide"
crime3 years ago

"Omaha Police Probe Northwest Omaha Homicide"

Omaha Police are investigating a homicide in northwest Omaha after a 24-year-old man, Kaliph ONeal, was found with a gunshot wound to his chest and later died from his injuries. A possible suspect was located at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers or the OPD's Homicide Unit.

via WOWT|
#crime#homicide#investigation
Fatal Shooting Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Woman in North Omaha
crime3 years ago

Fatal Shooting Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Woman in North Omaha

Omaha Police have identified Dontayzhia Swift, a 19-year-old victim, who was fatally shot near 37th and Grand Avenue on Wednesday night. The police responded to multiple Shotspotter activations and pursued a white Chevrolet Tahoe, which ended in the arrest of two individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the OPD Homicide Unit.

via KMTV 3 News Now Omaha|
#crime#dontayzhia-swift#homicide
Spate of Shootings Leaves Omaha Community Reeling
crime3 years ago

Spate of Shootings Leaves Omaha Community Reeling

A 16-year-old teenager was killed and five others were injured in a shooting incident in north Omaha. Omaha Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred during a large after-hours gathering. The victims were taken to different hospitals by private vehicles, and their conditions are currently unknown. Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer expressed deep sadness over the violent loss of life and urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit. A $25,000 reward is being offered for tips leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect.

via WOWT|
#crime#homicide#investigation
"Nebraska Game and Parks and Omaha Police Team Up to Track Elusive Mountain Lion"
wildlife3 years ago

"Nebraska Game and Parks and Omaha Police Team Up to Track Elusive Mountain Lion"

Nebraska Game and Parks and Omaha police are searching for a mountain lion that was caught on camera walking in a neighborhood near 114th and Q streets. If the mountain lion is found within city limits, it will be killed to ensure public safety. Residents are advised to not approach the animal and to call 911 or the authorities if they spot it.

via KETV Omaha|
#mountain-lion#nebraska-game-and-parks#omaha-police
Rash of Shootings in North Omaha Leaves Community on Edge
crime3 years ago

Rash of Shootings in North Omaha Leaves Community on Edge

Two juveniles were shot and injured while attempting to steal a car in North Omaha. The homeowners heard the break-in, confronted the suspects, and opened fire. The suspects tried to flee in the stolen vehicle but abandoned it after being hit. One juvenile had a gunshot wound, while the other had non-gunshot related injuries. Both were taken to the hospital and later released. Omaha police have set up a large perimeter and are investigating multiple crime scenes.

via KETV Omaha|
#car-theft#crime#juvenile