Omaha shooting leaves two injured

Officials said they have made an arrest in a shooting that injured two people late Wednesday.

June 8, 2023Updated: June 8, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. - Officials said they have made an arrest in a shooting that injured two people late Wednesday.

OPD said officers responded to a residence in the 3800 block of Florence Boulevard around 10:50 p.m.

Officers said they located a 21-year-old man who had a gunshot wound. OFD medics took the victim to the Nebraska Medical Center in serious condition.

OPD said a 26-year-old man arrived at a hospital by private vehicle and stated he was shot in the same incident. He was transported to CUMC - Bergan Mercy Medical Center for further treatment.

Officials said neither victims' injuries are considered life-threatening.

Authorities said they determined 62-year-old, Deborah McCants, shot both victims.  Officers located McCants in a residence near 18th and Binney.

OPD said McCants was booked at Douglas County Corrections for 1st-degree assault, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and possession of an unregistered firearm.

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