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16-year-old injured in Wednesday night Omaha shooting

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2/9/23 update:

Omaha Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection to a shooting that critically injured another 16-year-old boy Wednesday night.

Officers responded to the area of 132nd and Center St. around 9 p.m. and located the victim. Officers determined the victim was in a vehicle and involved in a disturbance behind a business nearby.

During the disturbance, the suspect shot into the victim's vehicle and struck him.

Medics transported the victim to CUMC-Bergan Mercy Medical Center in critical condition. His injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.

Police located the suspect at his residence and took him into custody. He was booked at the Douglas County Youth Center for 1st-degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, unlawful discharge of a firearm, attempted robbery, attempted 1st-degree assault and additional firearms charges. 

 

2/8/23 original story:

Omaha Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting.

Police say they were called near a Chipotle near 132nd and West Center just after 9 p.m. They found a male juvenile with a gunshot wound.

He was taken to Bergan Mercy Hospital in serious condition.

Nearby, a separate person hit a building, according to police.

Police say they're still in the early stages of the investigation.

This is a developing story.

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