Omaha Shooting Investigated

Omaha Police say one person was injured in a shooting near 110th and Cottonwood Plaza near I-680 and West Maple Road.

Police say officers were called to an emergency room around at 12:35 a.m. Monday on a report of a walk-in shooting victim.

Officers spoke with 23-year old Mateo Tapia, who said he was shot during a robbery attempt.

Tapia said he was in the apartment complex parking lot at 112 Cottonwood Plaza when a male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt approached him and demanded money.

Tapia told police the suspect engaged him in a fight, pulled out a firearm, and shot Tapia.

Tapia's injury is not life threatening.

Anyone with information is urged to call "Omaha Crime Stoppers" anonymously at 402- 444-STOP, at www.omahacrimestoppers.org or on the P3 Tips mobile app.

(Picture from Getty Images)


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