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Deceased Man Found in Missouri River Last Resided in Sioux City
(Omaha, NE) -- The body of a 43-year old-man found this week in the Missouri River is identified as that of Julio Alberto Estrada-Aguirre. Investigators say he was last a resident of Sioux City, Iowa. The Douglas County Sheriff's office says they notified family members, who are living outside of the U.S., before releasing the man's identity. A cause of death has not been announced.
South Omaha police standoff situation ends peacefully
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police say a standoff situation is over outside a south Omaha residence. The activity began around 8:15 a.m. and forced OPD to shut down 20th Street for two blocks, between Q and S Streets. OPD says they were notified of a wanted fugitive, linked to an incident last Sunday at the Walgreens at 24th and L, was inside an acquaintance’s home.
Two suspects caught on video shooting 11 rounds into multiple north Omaha homes
OMAHA, Neb. — An outburst of gunfire that hit a couple of Omaha homes was caught on camera. Omaha police are looking for the people responsible. In the video, an SUV that had a couple people inside can be seen as they pull into a neighborhood just north of 45th Avenue and Fort Street.
Omaha man arrested, accused of stabbing two at apartment
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha man was arrested Thursday night after two people were stabbed. An OPD statement described the victims as being in stable condition at a hospital. Officers were dispatched at 9:15 p.m. to an apartment building at 21st & Vinton to investigate a cutting. Through the...
Three accused in north Omaha murder headed to trial
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three Omaha men accused of murder will remain in custody until trial. Investigators say two of them fired at least 19 shots at the victim. The homicide happened last month at 24th and Ohio Streets. Investigators say Artrell Evans, 30, was gunned down in his vehicle when an SUV pulled up next to him in the wrong lane on Ohio Street. Video captured 19 muzzle flashes from two guns firing from the SUV’s passenger side into the vehicle Evans was driving, according to prosecutors.
Glenwood suspect booked for driving while barred
(Glenwood) -- A Glenwood suspect faces a charge following their arrest Friday. The Glenwood Police Department says 27-year-old De'One Denson was arrested for driving while barred. Denson was taken to the Mills County Jail and held on $2,000 cash or surety bond.
OPD: Juvenile seriously hurt in cutting
OMAHA, Neb. — A juvenile was seriously hurt after a cutting. Omaha police say it happened near 29th and S Streets around 12:30 Friday morning. Investigators say the juvenile was stabbed in the chest and sent to the hospital with serious injuries. The investigation remains ongoing.
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