OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Police have responded to a barricade situation near 140th and Pine Street.
Our officers are responding to a barricade situation near 140th and Pine Street. Please avoid the area while our officers respond and investigate. Thank you for your cooperation.
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) June 4, 2019
This is a developing situation, and we will keep you updated as we learn more information.
10:30 Update - One person has been placed in handcuffs and put in a police vehicle. Police have removed their body armor and will hold a press conference shortly.
The man taken into custody has been identified as Matthew Hammers.
Hammers was wanted for possession of a stolen firearm from Lancaster County.
Standoff Press Conference
