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Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Nine (9) Reported Dead in Omaha Mall Shooting

EmergencyNet News

12/5/2007 - 16:12:06 PM CST -

Police Say Nine Dead in Mall Shooting

OMAHA, NE: According to Omaha police SGT. Teresa Negron (PIO), nine (9) people have been killed in a shooting at the Westroads Mall. SGT. Negron also said that they believe that the assailant is dead as the result of a "self-inflicted" gunshot wound.

The identity of the perpetrator is not known or not being released as an intense investigation by local, state, and federal officials is currently underway. Numerous witnesses are being interviewed at the time of this report.

EMS personnel said that they have transported a total of seven people to area hospitals. The conditions of those wounded is presently not confirmed, though several are believed to be badly wounded.

These details came from a emergency service press conference held within the past ten minutes at the shooting scene. Watch EmergencyNet News for more information about this still emerging story...

Posted by C. L. Staten at 16:31.20
Edited on: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 16:53.06
Categories: Emergency Services