46-year-old man shot in north Omaha

The victim was transported to a hospital, where he was treated and released.
The suspect's description is vague at best.
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police on Monday were looking for a suspect after a gunman fired his weapon inside an Omaha bar overnight.

A 46-year-old man was found shot when Omaha Police officers responded to the call at 1:25 a.m. Monday in the area of 39th Street and Ames Avenue.

The man was transported to UNMC with a gunshot wound and was released, the report states.

The suspect, thought to be of average build, was last seen fleeing the area running north, according to the police report.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP (7867) or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app or online at omahacrimestoppers.org.

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