Crime
Westside High School teacher Rebecca Geiger and another dead after domestic violence shooting in Sarpy County
The five deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
A teacher from Westside High School, Rebecca Geiger, 45, and her husband, Rory Geiger, 44, tragically lost their lives in a shooting on the southwest edge of the Omaha metro area.
The incident occurred Monday morning in a neighborhood south of Highway 50 and Giles Road and is believed by investigators to have originated from a domestic violence altercation.
Omaha police responded to a 911 call around 3 a.m. from South 143rd Street and Meadows Parkway.
The caller, reportedly the couple’s daughter, told dispatchers that her father had shot her mother and was now pointing the gun at her.
Authorities noted they had visited the same residence about a month prior for a domestic incident and had been warned by the individuals not to return.
Upon arrival Monday, officers were reportedly met with gunfire through a window of the home.
The deputies returned fire and subsequently entered the residence, where they found one of the victims.
Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, per standard procedure.
Authorities report that none of the deputies sustained injuries. Investigators are currently reviewing body camera footage from the deputies as well as footage from cameras located inside and outside the home.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.