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The officer injured in an early morning shooting is expected to survive, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer says.
Schmaderer told reporters that the injured officer along with one other responded to a call from employees at the QT at 120th and West Dodge who told dispatchers a man walked in and freighted workers and customers. After the officers talked briefly with the suspect, shooting began, Schmaderer did not clarify what exactly led up to the shooting.
The injured officer continued shooting at the suspect, before calling in his own injury. He was transported to Bergan Mercy where Schmaderer and Omaha Mayor John Ewing spoke with him and his family before returning to the scene. Schmaderer said the officer is a 15 veteran of the force.
The suspect's name has not released.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Officers responded to multiple scenes near 120th and 114th and Dodge Streets this morning following an officer-involved shooting that left one officer injured.
The extent of the officer's injuries and details about what led to the shooting have not been released.
The suspect is now in custody, and police say there is no ongoing danger to the public.
Mayor John W. Ewing Jr. has been briefed on the shooting and is currently with Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer. The mayor said he is deeply concerned about the officer.
Traffic restrictions remain in place in the area as the investigation continues. No westbound traffic is being allowed on lower Dodge near 114th Street, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
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