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Off-duty Omaha Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting of Two Men to be Interviewed

Investigators are set to interview two off-duty Omaha police officers following a fatal shooting incident involving an SUV, with few details currently disclosed.

  • Two off-duty police officers in Omaha, Nebraska, fatally shot Fernando Rodriguez-Juarez, 26, and Jonathan Hernandez-Rosales, 28, in an SUV during a confrontation early Saturday morning.
  • The officers were working side jobs at a local business when the incident occurred, and they have been placed on paid leave pending investigation.
  • A handgun was found in the vehicle, but authorities have not disclosed whether it was illegal or what prompted the officers to open fire.
  • One of the officers was wearing a body camera during the shooting, and detectives are reviewing security footage from local businesses.
  • A candlelight memorial for the victims appeared at the scene on Sunday, as the community awaits further details from a scheduled police news conference on Thursday.
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