Student, 15, Shot at Nebraska High School, Suspect in Custody: Police

Mar. 15, 2025

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A 15-year-old student was in critical condition after he was shot at Omaha Northwest High School on Tuesday afternoon, according to Omaha Police.

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Omaha Police responded to a shooting at the Omaha Northwest High School, they said in a statement on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sep. 10.

“There is reported to be one victim at this time,” Omaha Policesaidin their statement on X (formerly Twitter).

“There was a 15-year-old shot and we took a suspect into custody,” Omaha police officer Michael Pecha confirms to PEOPLE. “Students are being let out of the school at this time.”

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An investigation is ongoing, police said.

source: people.com