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crime2 years ago•9 min saved

Police Shoot and Kill Murder Suspect in High-Speed Chase

The Omaha Police Department is investigating a homicide and a domestic violence assault involving suspect Matthew Briggs. After a high-speed chase that crossed state lines, officers fired their weapons, resulting in Briggs being shot and killed. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Briggs, a convicted felon, was found to be a person of interest in the homicide case. The motive and relationship with the homicide victim are still under investigation.

via KETV Omaha|

#crime #high-speed-chase #homicide-investigation

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Omaha Police Reveal Officer's Identity and Shooting Details in Recent Incident

A man in Omaha opened fire on K9 Officer Tamara Phillips as she pulled into his driveway following a terroristic threats call. The man, identified as James Wilson, was a food delivery driver who became upset over a low tip amount and pointed a gun at the customers. Phillips, a 5-year veteran, returned fire from inside her cruiser and took cover as Wilson continued shooting. She hit him in the legs, causing him to run out of ammunition and throw his gun under the cruiser. Phillips provided medical care to Wilson and was justified in her use of force, according to the Douglas County attorney. Wilson has been booked into jail on multiple charges.

via KETV Omaha|

#crime #james-wilson #officer-involved-shooting

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Four Arrested in Connection to Omaha Homicide Investigation

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has identified the body found in a ditch northeast of Crete as 68-year-old Gary T. Lew of Omaha, Nebraska, who was the victim of a homicide that happened in Omaha one month earlier. The investigation has been turned over to the Omaha Police Department, who have made four arrests in connection to Lew's death. The suspects face charges related to murder, tampering with evidence, and concealing a body. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is continuing to assist in the ongoing investigation.

via KOLN|

#arrests #body-found #crime