OMAHA, Neb. – Multiple shots were fired at a Target store in west Omaha on Tuesday around noon, causing shoppers to flee and police to swarm the area.
The scene is located near 178th Street and West Center Road.
Police say a man armed with an AR-15 style rifle was killed by officers inside the store. Omaha police swept the store but did not locate any victims.
“The first arriving officers went into the building, confronted the suspect and shot him dead,” Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said. “He had an AR-15 rifle with him and plenty of ammunition.”
The unidentified man was carrying “plenty of ammunition,” said Schmaderer.
As of 12:40 PM, no one was taken to the hospital.
Responding officers shot the suspect who was armed with a rifle. Currently no victims located at Target or local hospitals. Any witnesses who have left the area are urged to call 402-444-4877 to report information.
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) January 31, 2023
Numerous agencies on scene at Target near 178th and West Center. An active shooter was initially reported. No victims have been located thus far. The suspect is deceased inside the store. This is an active scene. https://t.co/CU4vRGtzmO
— Omaha Scanner (@omaha_scanner) January 31, 2023
.@ATFKansasCity, Omaha Field Office Agents have responded to an apparent active shooter situation at a Target Store in Omaha, NE and is assisting @OmahaPolice in their investigation. Please follow @OmahaPolice for updates in this developing situation. pic.twitter.com/DspYFMiOkc
— ATF Kansas City (@ATFKansasCity) January 31, 2023
Officers are at Target 178th and Center investigating reports of a shooting. Officers are clearing the store at this time. Unknown number of victims as the investigation is in the early stages. pic.twitter.com/gj47l06jSB
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) January 31, 2023
This is a breaking news update.
