Nebraska police officer shot, suspect killed
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A Nebraska police officer has been shot and wounded and another officer physically assaulted during a confrontation that began as a traffic stop.
Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Chief Jim Peschong said the injuries to the officers were not life threatening, according to the Lincoln Journal Star.
City officials released a statement saying police confronted a man with a felony history after a disturbance call and he took out a gun, sparking an exchange of fire that left the suspect dead.
The statement said five people were taken into custody from a nearby address for questioning. None of those involved were immediately identified.
Two officers were injured with NON life threatening injuries. Several people are being questioned as we piece together details.
— Lincoln Police (@Lincoln_Police) November 30, 2015
Local resident Robert Lenzen told The Associated Press that he could hear the shooting from his home and saw a person down in the street.
Lenzen said he was sitting in his living room watching television when he heard loud pops and police cars converged on the area.