A Douglas County deputy was injured and a suspect was shot and killed during a “gun battle” as law enforcement was attempting to serve a warrant in Omaha on Friday afternoon.Law enforcement attempted to execute search warrant at a residence in OmahaDeputies exchanged gunfire with suspect, a wanted fugitive, as he exited the residenceThe wanted fugitive was shot and killedA deputy was shot in the leg and is in stable conditionDouglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson said law enforcement was called to an address near 19th and Washington streets after Special Operations became aware of the location of a wanted felony fugitive.The suspect absconded from parole for felony charges in Nebraska and was believed to be armed, officials said. Douglas County deputy shot, taken to UNMCAround 2:30 p.m., the SWAT team was activated to attempt to safely execute a search warrant at the residence, Hanson said. Another team of warrants deputies and Special Operations was near the residence.Before SWAT arrived at the scene, the wanted fugitive, who is not being identified at this time, exited the residence.Law enforcement was activated and notified SWAT that officers were going to take the fugitive, Hanson said.Multiple agencies respond after deputy shot while attempting to serve warrantGunfire ensued between the wanted fugitive and the warrants team.As a result of the gun battle, the suspect was struck by gunfire and was declared dead, Hanson said. A deputy, who is a member of the Special Operations team, was shot in the leg and is believed to be in stable condition, according to Hanson.DCSO said five deputies have been placed on administrative leave, which is department policy. The identity of the involved parties will be shared at a later time, and the identity of the suspect will be released upon notification of next of kin. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
A Douglas County deputy was injured and a suspect was shot and killed during a “gun battle” as law enforcement was attempting to serve a warrant in Omaha on Friday afternoon.
- Law enforcement attempted to execute search warrant at a residence in Omaha
- Deputies exchanged gunfire with suspect, a wanted fugitive, as he exited the residence
- The wanted fugitive was shot and killed
- A deputy was shot in the leg and is in stable condition
Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson said law enforcement was called to an address near 19th and Washington streets after Special Operations became aware of the location of a wanted felony fugitive.
The suspect absconded from parole for felony charges in Nebraska and was believed to be armed, officials said.
Douglas County deputy shot, taken to UNMC
Around 2:30 p.m., the SWAT team was activated to attempt to safely execute a search warrant at the residence, Hanson said. Another team of warrants deputies and Special Operations was near the residence.
Before SWAT arrived at the scene, the wanted fugitive, who is not being identified at this time, exited the residence.
Law enforcement was activated and notified SWAT that officers were going to take the fugitive, Hanson said.
Multiple agencies respond after deputy shot while attempting to serve warrant
Gunfire ensued between the wanted fugitive and the warrants team.
As a result of the gun battle, the suspect was struck by gunfire and was declared dead, Hanson said.
A deputy, who is a member of the Special Operations team, was shot in the leg and is believed to be in stable condition, according to Hanson.
DCSO said five deputies have been placed on administrative leave, which is department policy.
The identity of the involved parties will be shared at a later time, and the identity of the suspect will be released upon notification of next of kin.
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