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OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha police arrested a suspect about half an hour after a shooting Tuesday that critically injured a teenage boy at a high school in Nebraska’s largest city.
Families rushed to Omaha Northwest High School after the shooting was reported by the school resource officer during lunch at 12:23 p.m. Omaha Police Deputy Chief Sherie Thomas said officers from several departments quickly responded to the school and found the victim inside.
School shootings have unfortunately become all too common across the country, with devastating incidents occurring like the recent one in Georgia just last week, where multiple lives were lost. Instances like these reignite debates on gun control but unfortunately, little progress has been made in national gun laws.
Thomas mentioned that the shooting at Omaha Northwest High School appears to be an isolated incident between two students. Thankfully, the 14-year-old suspect was apprehended just three blocks away within 30 minutes.
Parental anxiety was palpable at the scene as they awaited the safe return of their children, with some students being reunited with their families over the course of a few hours following the incident.
Reports indicated that a 15-year-old boy sustained critical injuries and was swiftly taken to a hospital. Fortunately, his condition was reported as stable several hours post-shooting.
One student shared his harrowing experience of the events, highlighting the fear and urgency felt in such situations, especially with recent tragedies fresh in mind.
Local high schools also took precautionary measures following the incident, ensuring student safety until the suspect was in custody.
One concerned parent shared his immediate response upon receiving news of the shooting, underscoring the reaction and emotions that envelop a community in times of crises.
As a result of the tragic events, the school district made the decision to cancel all further activities on that Tuesday evening and suspend classes for the following day, with plans for students to return later in the week.
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