Hit-and-Run Injury Crash and Vehicle Pursuit in Northeast Omaha
Source: Omaha Police Dispatch - Northeast
Ida St & N 28th Ave, Omaha, NE 68112, USA
Summary: A two-vehicle injury accident occurred at 28th Avenue and Ida Street in Omaha, Nebraska, with one vehicle fleeing the scene. The suspect vehicle, a dark gray Jeep Grand Cherokee, was pursued by Omaha Police through several neighborhoods. The suspect abandoned the vehicle at 3048 Huntington Avenue and fled on foot, prompting a large perimeter search with K9 and drone support. The suspect is described as a tall, skinny Black male, last seen wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. The vehicle was confirmed stolen, and the suspect has a history involving firearms. The incident posed significant risk to public safety due to the pursuit, the suspect's flight through residential areas, and the potential for armed confrontation.