A teen girl was shot in the leg by police as officers shot and killed an "aggressive dog" in an apartment building near 16th and Farnam streets on Wednesday morning, Omaha police said.Â
Police respond after an officer allegedly shot and killed an "aggressive dog" and wounded a teenage girl in the leg in an apartment building at 16th and Farnam Streets in Omaha on Wednesday.
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Police respond after an officer allegedly shot and killed an "aggressive dog" and wounded a teenage girl in the leg in an apartment building at 16th and Farnam Streets in Omaha on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Omaha Police Lt. Neal Bonacci speaks to the media as police respond after an officer allegedly shot and killed an "aggressive dog" and wounded a teenage girl in the leg in an apartment building at 16th and Farnam Streets in Omaha on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
This footage was filmed and produced 31 December 2023. The Oketz Unit, renowned for its skilled combat soldiers and specially trained dogs, continues to play a pivotal role in neutralizing threats and safeguarding troops in the Gaza Strip. Footage from recent operations highlights the crucial contributions of these canine heroes. The unit's dogs, serving as advanced scouts, conduct initial scans before soldiers enter potentially dangerous areas. These four-legged comrades excel in identifying threats, mapping houses, and locating weapons and explosives, proving instrumental in preventing harm to IDF forces. In a joint operation with the 460th Brigade in Jabalia, a dog named Patrick detected a Hamas preparing to ambush forces at the entrance. Patrick's swift action neutralized the threat, averting a potential escalation. Another operation in the Rimal area showcased the prowess of a dog named Toy, who uncovered a corridor connecting a building where soldiers were located to another where a Hamas member lay in wait. Toy's intervention prevented the force from entering a perilous building.
What you missed last week in notable Omaha crimes and court cases
Last week's local crime and court updates from The World-Herald.
Last August, Levi Blake left his senior-living apartment in North Omaha. He never returned home. Months later, the search for him continues.
Aldrick Scott took the stand in his own defense for nearly two hours on Friday. Douglas County attorney said his version of events was 'really beyond belief'.
After finding a Bellevue man's phone, an Iowa casino tried to find information about its owner on it and discovered the explicit material, as the phone did not have a passcode.
Omaha police arrested a 28-year-old man accused of stealing a sedan and necklace and then briefly running from officers, according to authorities.
An Omaha businessman pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to distributing a highly diluted disinfectant product that was falsely labeled as EPA-approved and effective at killing the COVID-19 virus.Â
Omaha police are investigating an incident involving a 28-year-old man being stabbed multiple times late Wednesday night.
During opening statements in the first-degree murder trial of Aldrick Scott, attorneys offered dueling versions of the events that led to the slaying of Omaha mother Cari Allen.
