Police surround residence in southeast Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A couple was detained for questioning after several officers responded Thursday night to a neighborhood in the southeast part of the city where someone was barricaded in a home.

The man and woman were taken into custody for questioning after a gun went off in a residence near Eighth and Pierce streets, according to Omaha Police. The shot went through the wall, and no one was hurt, OPD said.

SHOT FIRED: Now confirmed from OPD, a gun went off in the home circled, just before 6pm. The bullet went through the wall & no one was hurt. Officers aren’t sure yet if it was intentional or accidental. They have a man and his girlfriend in custody for questioning. pic.twitter.com/gygvUC3g0M
— Lauren Melendez (@LMelendezNews) January 8, 2021

At one point, about 12 OPD vehicles were at the scene, including a K-9 unit.

OPD is investigating whether the shooting was intentional or accidental.

ACTIVE SCENE: About 12 OPD squad cars here at 8th & Pierce. Officers used their speaker to alert whomever is inside this White House, that they’d use a K9 to get them out. This is all I have confirmed right now. pic.twitter.com/bSQAaC5mWx
— Lauren Melendez (@LMelendezNews) January 8, 2021