Omaha police officers shot and killed a suspected active shooter at Target on Tuesday. Around 12 p.m., officers responded to the Target near 178th Street and West Center Road and worked to clear the store, Omaha police said. Omaha police Chief Todd Schmaderer said the shooter was shot and killed by officers. Omaha police said that a preliminary investigation shows that the suspect, a white man, fired several rounds from an AR-15 style rifle. Law enforcement told KETV NewsWatch 7 the suspect is a white man in his early 30s. Omaha police said they expect to release the suspect’s name Tuesday night. A review of police scanner traffic shows the suspected shooter was dead six minutes after the first call for help. the gunman, and what relationship, if any, he had with the store. Omaha police said detectives and forensic technicians are finishing their examination of the scene Tuesday night. The purpose of the investigation is outside the store. The goal is to help return personal property to shoppers at the store on Wednesday, from 2-4 pm The west entrance will be open, and you will need to validate your property — no no shopping allowed. OPD said Target will remain closed until Thursday. The incident is still under investigation. Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
Omaha police officers shot and killed a suspected active shooter at Target on Tuesday.
Around 12 p.m., officers responded to the Target near 178th Street and West Center Road and worked to clear the store, Omaha police said.
Omaha police Chief Todd Schmaderer said officers shot and killed the shooter.
“There is evidence to suggest, with shell casings, that he came into the Target and was firing rounds,” Schmaderer said.
Schmaderer said no civilians were injured during the incident.
Omaha police said a preliminary investigation indicates the suspect, a white male, fired several rounds from an AR-15 style rifle.
Law enforcement told KETV NewsWatch 7 the suspect is a white man in his 30s. Omaha police said they expect to release the suspect’s name Tuesday night.
A review of police scanner traffic shows the suspected shooter was dead six minutes after the first call for help.
There is no indication at this time how many shots were fired, the identity of the gunman, and what relationship, if any, he had to the store.
Omaha police said detectives and forensic technicians are finishing their examination of the scene Tuesday night.
They added that the car park is now open to people who are asked to leave their vehicles for the purpose of the investigation outside the store.
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Target will be helping return personal property to shoppers at the store on Wednesday, from 2-4 pm The west entrance will be open, and you will need to validate your property – no shopping will be allowed.
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OPD said Target will remain closed until Thursday.
The incident is still under investigation.
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