1 Injured in Shooting Near Omaha Burke High School
Police say the shooting was isolated and no active threat remains after one person was injured and a firearm was recovered.
- On Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026, one person sustained a non-life-threatening injury during a shooting at Omaha Burke High School, with the Omaha Police Dept confirming a suspect is detained.
- Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident between two people occurring on school grounds near the baseball fields, according to Omaha Public Schools.
- Police recovered a firearm at the scene around 8:15 a.m., and officials lifted the Secure status for the campus after approximately one hour.
- The OPD emphasized there is no active threat to the school and all students inside the building are safe, while officers will maintain a presence throughout the day.
- OPS will update their alert page every 30 minutes as the investigation continues into the incident, which occurred near 120th and Dodge around 7:30 a.m.
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Nebraska High School Shooting: 1 Injured in Parking Lot Gunfire in Omaha, Suspect in Custody
A shooting in the parking lot outside Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska, left one person injured with non-life-threatening wounds on Wednesday morning. Omaha Police took the suspect into custody and recovered a firearm at the scene. The school briefly entered a "secure" status before resuming normal operations, with authorities confirming no ongoing threat. Nebraska High School Shooting: 1 Injured in Parking Lot Gunfire in Omaha, Suspect in C…
"The school was temporarily placed on a 'security' status, but has returned to normal operations while officers investigate the incident," the police said.
Police investigating shooting at Omaha Burke High School
OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — The Omaha Police Department is investigating a shooting at Omaha Burke High School. OPD said it happened near the baseball fields. Police said it was an isolated incident between two people. One person suffered non-life threatening injuries while another person is detained, according to Omaha police. A gun was recovered at the scene. Secure status has...
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