News

One dead after pursuit in Omaha involving Nebraska troopers, police say

A man is dead after a pursuit early Thursday involving the Nebraska State Patrol and the Omaha Police Department.
Image

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man is dead after a pursuit early Thursday involving the Nebraska State Patrol and the Omaha Police Department.

In an update from NSP, authorities would like the public to know that the man died of “an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound” following the pursuit.

The incident began when a trooper performed a traffic stop on westbound I-80 near 96th Street at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, NSP says.

 

The driver of the vehicle, a Ford F-150 pickup, fled the traffic stop westbound and was later driving northbound on Interstate 680. OPD’s Able 1 helicopter joined the pursuit and stop sticks were deployed to slow the vehicle.

“Just after the vehicle passed Blair High Road, still traveling on I-680, the driver began firing multiple shots out the driver’s side window,” NSP said in the update.

The chase ended when the pickup crashed into a tree in the backyard of a residence near North 88th and Sunrise Streets. OPD officers and additional troopers were called to establish a perimeter.

 

The driver was later taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries that he died from, NSP says. No other injuries were reported.

According to authorities, the pursuit lasted about 10 minutes. No troopers or officers fired shots at any point during the incident.

The Nebraska State Patrol, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Omaha Police Department are investigating.

--

This is a developing story. Stay with First Alert 6 for updates.

--

Get a first alert to breaking news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for First Alert 6 email alerts.

Bridgeport man arrested on felony warrant out of Kimball County

Peetz School Board president recognized with prestigious award

Sidney High School seniors launch new parking spot tradition

Four injured in Chase County crash, one juvenile flown to Omaha

South Platte Natural Resources District welcomes new director

Michael Scott Haug

Proposed electricity rate increase denied

Murder victim had been denied protection order

Commissioners approve special recall election for Assessor

McCook Junior High teacher accused of harassing student

Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Photos: Youth flag football continues in Sidney

Falls City-Sacred Heart Drops Epic Battle With Weeping Water in Overtime

Lourdes Central Catholic Notches Homecoming Win Over Freeman

Potter-Dix powers past Sioux County

Cougar notes: WNCC men’s soccer earn win over Trinidad on Saturday

Eagles notes: Chadron State upsets No. 23 Colorado School of Mines

Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Glenn Beck among conservatives who will help complete Charlie Kirk's college tour

Trump's alleged would-be assassin opts not to testify in his defense and rests case

White House says Tom Homan did ‘nothing wrong’ following reports he accepted a bag of cash

Reports: Justice Department closed probe into Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, for accepting bag of cash

Supreme Court agrees to reconsider precedent that limits who Trump can fire

Trump signs order designating Antifa a terrorist organization

Conquest Empire Celebrates 9 Years of Turning Vision into Legacy

'The White Lotus' effect: How HBO's hit series is redefining travel, style, and brand strategy

Country-pop star Kelsea Ballerini salutes fans who have followed her from small venues to arena shows

The best streaming playlists for every type of workout

Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.

Biggest box-office bombs of all time