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UPDATE: Omaha Police make arrest in connection to shooting near 20th and Vinton

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UPDATE: 9/8/2023

The Omaha Police Department said in a release that it arrested Omaha man Christopher Billie,35, in connection to the investigation of a shooting near 20th and Vinton Streets on Tuesday.

Billie was booked for first-degree assault and use of a weapon - gun. Billie was also booked on charges of carrying a concealed weapon - gun, prohibited person - gun, and possession of drug paraphernalia from a separate investigation.

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The Omaha Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 20th and Vinton Street Tuesday afternoon.

Here's what we know from police:

According to OPD, officers responded to the scene at 1:59 p.m. and located the victim Hector Salgado-Alvarez, 38.

OFD medics transported Salgado-Alvarez to the Nebraska Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at (402) 444-STOP, at www.omahacrimestoppers.org or on the P3 Tips mobile app.

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