OPD has identified the two officers who fired their weapons, killing 2 men early Saturday. Captain Jay Leavitt has been with OPD for more than 25 years. Officer Robert Soldo has been with OPD for eight-and-a-half years. OPD will interview both Tuesday. Both are on paid administrative leave.The department plans to hold a news conference Thursday at 1 p.m.OPD is also asking witnesses who were at Extasis Night Club when this incident occurred to come forward by calling (402) 444-5656. New surveillance video obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7 shows the scene Saturday when an SUV rolls into a building. Omaha police said two off-duty officers shot two men who later died at a hospital. The Omaha Police Department said both were working off-duty Saturday near 32nd and L streets when a disturbance with a gun broke out in an alleyway.There's a growing memorial for the two victims in the alleyway, 26-year-old Fernando Rodriguez-Juarez and 28-year-old Jonathan Hernandez-Rosales.At this time, Omaha police haven't said how and why a disturbance with a firearm broke out early Saturday. And motion-activated cameras only captured officers approaching a rolling SUV. Law enforcement officials are examining surveillance footage from security cameras in the area. Investigators are also scrutinizing video from the body-worn cameras of the officers involved. Previous coverage: Authorities identify 2 people killed in shooting involving off-duty Omaha police officers"I was sitting in my chair, and I heard this 'bam bam bam bam,'" Robert Gurnatt, who lives near 32nd and L, told KETV NewsWatch 7.People living along an alleyway in the area were awakened by gunshots around 2 a.m. Saturday."I thought it was a knock at the door or the TV," Gurnatt said.Minutes later, neighbors saw more police.Video shows law enforcement approaching the SUV with flashlights and arms extended, pointing at the SUV."When I opened the door, I heard the cop screaming — I think he was screaming, 'Get out of the car.' I couldn't tell it was so loud," Gurnatt said.The department only told part of the picture early on, saying in a statement Saturday: "Two adult males in an SUV were hit by the officers' gunfire."And a handgun was found inside the SUV, according to Omaha police.Video also shows medics arriving around 2:15 a.m., rushing the men shot by police to Nebraska Medicine, where they later died, leaving questions behind."It was like, who shot the gun and why, is what I want to know," Gurnatt said.Police are now collecting evidence and investigating with the Nebraska State Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The pawn shop and laundromat in the area said they weren't involved with the off-duty police officers.A nearby nightclub has not returned KETV NewsWatch 7's calls.Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
OMAHA, Neb. —
OPD has identified the two officers who fired their weapons, killing 2 men early Saturday.
Captain Jay Leavitt has been with OPD for more than 25 years.
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Officer Robert Soldo has been with OPD for eight-and-a-half years.
OPD will interview both Tuesday. Both are on paid administrative leave.
The department plans to hold a news conference Thursday at 1 p.m.
OPD is also asking witnesses who were at Extasis Night Club when this incident occurred to come forward by calling (402) 444-5656.
New surveillance video obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7 shows the scene Saturday when an SUV rolls into a building. Omaha police said two off-duty officers shot two men who later died at a hospital.
The Omaha Police Department said both were working off-duty Saturday near 32nd and L streets when a disturbance with a gun broke out in an alleyway.
There's a growing memorial for the two victims in the alleyway, 26-year-old Fernando Rodriguez-Juarez and 28-year-old Jonathan Hernandez-Rosales.
At this time, Omaha police haven't said how and why a disturbance with a firearm broke out early Saturday. And motion-activated cameras only captured officers approaching a rolling SUV.
Law enforcement officials are examining surveillance footage from security cameras in the area. Investigators are also scrutinizing video from the body-worn cameras of the officers involved.
Previous coverage: Authorities identify 2 people killed in shooting involving off-duty Omaha police officers
"I was sitting in my chair, and I heard this 'bam bam bam bam,'" Robert Gurnatt, who lives near 32nd and L, told KETV NewsWatch 7.
People living along an alleyway in the area were awakened by gunshots around 2 a.m. Saturday.
"I thought it was a knock at the door or the TV," Gurnatt said.
Minutes later, neighbors saw more police.
Video shows law enforcement approaching the SUV with flashlights and arms extended, pointing at the SUV.
"When I opened the door, I heard the cop screaming — I think he was screaming, 'Get out of the car.' I couldn't tell it was so loud," Gurnatt said.
The department only told part of the picture early on, saying in a statement Saturday: "Two adult males in an SUV were hit by the officers' gunfire."
And a handgun was found inside the SUV, according to Omaha police.
Video also shows medics arriving around 2:15 a.m., rushing the men shot by police to Nebraska Medicine, where they later died, leaving questions behind.
"It was like, who shot the gun and why, is what I want to know," Gurnatt said.
Police are now collecting evidence and investigating with the Nebraska State Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The pawn shop and laundromat in the area said they weren't involved with the off-duty police officers.
A nearby nightclub has not returned KETV NewsWatch 7's calls.
Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
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Omaha Police Department (OPD)
The Omaha Police Department (OPD) is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing the law in Omaha, Nebraska. It consists of sworn officers who are tasked with protecting the community and responding to incidents and emergencies.
Officers Involved in the Incident
According to the article, two officers from the Omaha Police Department fired their weapons, resulting in the deaths of two men. The officers involved in the incident are Captain Jay Leavitt, who has been with OPD for over 25 years, and Officer Robert Soldo, who has been with OPD for eight-and-a-half years.
Investigation and Administrative Leave
Following the incident, the Omaha Police Department placed both Captain Jay Leavitt and Officer Robert Soldo on paid administrative leave. This is a standard procedure during investigations into officer-involved shootings to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the investigation.
News Conference and Witness Appeal
The Omaha Police Department plans to hold a news conference on Thursday at 1 p.m. This news conference is likely to provide updates on the investigation and address any questions or concerns from the public.
Additionally, the department is asking witnesses who were present at Extasis Night Club during the incident to come forward and provide information. They can contact the Omaha Police Department at (402) 444-5656.
Surveillance Video and Investigation
New surveillance video obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7 shows the scene where an SUV rolled into a building. The video is being examined as part of the investigation into the incident. Law enforcement officials are also reviewing footage from security cameras in the area and the body-worn cameras of the officers involved.
Victims and Disturbance with a Gun
The two men who died as a result of the incident have been identified as 26-year-old Fernando Rodriguez-Juarez and 28-year-old Jonathan Hernandez-Rosales. The Omaha Police Department stated that a disturbance with a gun broke out in an alleyway near 32nd and L streets, where the off-duty officers were working.
Ongoing Investigation
At the time of the article, the Omaha Police Department had not provided details on how and why the disturbance with a firearm occurred. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials, including the Nebraska State Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, are collecting evidence and conducting interviews.
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