Crime
Omaha Police Officer Shot in the Head at QuikTrip, Suspect Taken into Custody
Authorities in Omaha are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a police officer critically injured and a suspect in custody.
According to the Omaha Police Department, the incident began shortly after 6:00 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the QuikTrip gas station at 11910 West Dodge Road following a 911 call that was placed and then disconnected.
Dispatchers reported that a male individual at the location was using the store’s phone and harassing customers.
When an officer arrived on scene, an encounter occurred, during which the officer was shot in the head.
The suspect then fled the scene.
Additional units immediately responded, securing the area and calling for SWAT assistance.
The wounded officer was transported Code 3 Trauma to CHI Health Bergan Mercy Hospital, where he remains under medical care.
Following a brief search, officers located the suspect at a nearby McDonald’s restaurant, where witnesses reported hearing him yelling about the shooting.
The suspect was found near the drive-thru window and was taken into custody at gunpoint without further incident.
Medics were called to evaluate the suspect, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
Authorities also recovered the suspect’s vehicle, which contained a security placard and a bulletproof vest.
The Omaha Police Department has not yet released the names of the officer or the suspect, and the investigation remains active.
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. — What was meant to be a night of celebration turned into tragedy when gunfire erupted during Homecoming festivities at Lincoln University, one of the nation’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Saturday evening shooting left one person dead and six others injured, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a weekend of pride and unity.
Officials have identified the deceased victim as 25-year-old Jujuan Jeffers of Wilmington, Delaware, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Authorities confirmed that all six surviving victims—aged between 20 and 25 years old—are expected to recover.
In a Sunday afternoon update, officials named 21-year-old Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson as one of the suspects involved in the shooting.
He is currently being held at the Chester County Prison on $25,000 bail, charged with carrying a firearm without a license, according to court documents.
Authorities emphasized that current evidence does not suggest the suspects attended the event with the intent to carry out a mass shooting.
Instead, investigators believe the violence stemmed from a dispute or altercation that escalated into gunfire.
The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the International Cultural Center, where a tailgate celebration was taking place following Lincoln University’s Homecoming football game.
The area was filled with tents, tables, and students celebrating the evening when chaos suddenly erupted.
“We set this out to be a time to celebrate the legacy of Lincoln University, the first Historically Black HBCU,” said University Police Chief Marc Partee. “Devastated. If there was another word to describe that, one more impactful, I would use it — but devastated is a start.”
Lincoln University officials have announced that classes will be canceled on Monday, October 27, designating the day as one of “healing and reflection.” Plans for a remembrance event honoring Jujuan Jeffers are underway.
Chester County Detectives are leading the investigation, with assistance from the FBI and Pennsylvania State Police.
Authorities strongly believe multiple shooters were involved.
K-9 units are assisting in evidence collection, and forensic teams are processing what remains a large and active crime scene.
Investigators are conducting witness interviews and reviewing extensive surveillance and cellphone video footage.
Anyone with video evidence, no matter how minor it may seem, is urged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI to receive a secure upload link for submission.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office continues to coordinate with local and federal partners to piece together the sequence of events and determine all parties involved.
Officials have assured the community that the investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional verified updates will be released as they become available.