UPDATE: 4:15 p.m.
Omaha Police said the suspect is a 14-year-old Northwest student.
The 15-year-old victim who was taken to the hospital in critical condition Tuesday afternoon, is now in stable condition.
Omaha Public Schools has decided to close school for students at Northwest Wednesday.
"We have notified parents already that tomorrow will be a non-student day. This is still fresh so we are taking each day, one day at a time, but we have made the decision not to have school tomorrow. Parents were notified around 3:30 that school would be closed tomorrow," said Matthew Ray, OPS superintendent.
OPS says they will be providing counseling to staff and students who ask for help.
UPDATE: 2:00 p.m.
The Omaha Police Department has shared more details regarding the shooting, victim and circumstances.
The school resource office at Omaha Northwest High School reported the shooting. It is believed to be an isolated event between two students.
The victim is a 15-year-old boy who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, the suspect was arrested off of school property near North 80th St. and Bauman Ave.
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m.
Omaha Public Schools has provided an update on student reunification. First responders are beginning to move students into the football stadium. From there, OPS said the following will determine the order for transport:
- Students who ride buses will be transported from campus first.
- Once that is complete, students who do not ride the bus each day will be released to families who are on site.
- Students who walk or drive themselves to school each day will then be released.
The district is providing updates here, with another update expected at 2:00 p.m. OPD is live on our Facebook page.
UPDATE: 1:30 p.m.
The lockdown at Northwest High School has been lifted.
UPDATE: 1:15 p.m.
Omaha police say there is no threat to the public, and a suspect has been located and taken into custody.
The school is now secure, but the lockdown remains in place at this time.
An individual believed to be the suspect in the shooting has been taken into custody. Police will remain in the area for follow up to the investigation and for reunification with parents.
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) September 10, 2024
There is no threat to the community.
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We are actively investigating a shooting that occurred at or near Omaha Northwest High School. There is reported to be one victim at this time. The school is currently in lockdown. We will continue to update as we get more details.
— Omaha Police Dept (@OmahaPolice) September 10, 2024
Media - SW corner of the east parking lot. pic.twitter.com/KdywWI8Qy1
Omaha police have confirmed a shooting has occurred at Northwest High School. The shooting was reported just before 12:30 p.m. and the school was placed into lockdown.
The school remains in lockdown while police search for the suspect, and OPS says the lockdown will remain as the investigation is active.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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