22-year-old Steven L. Phipps Jr. was fatally shot by Omaha police during a traffic stop after fleeing and brandishing a handgun.

A 22-year-old man, Steven L. Phipps Jr., was fatally shot by Omaha police during a traffic stop on Saturday evening. After exiting his vehicle and fleeing on foot, Phipps was pursued by officers. Body camera footage revealed him brandishing a handgun before an officer shot him. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, and the involved officer has been placed on paid leave.

September 29, 2024
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