Omaha Police Release Identities of Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Omaha Police Department has revealed the names of the two officers who were off-duty and engaged in a fatal shooting over the weekend. Captain Jay Leavitt and Officer Robert Soldo have been identified as the individuals involved in the tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of 28-year-old Jonathan Hernandez-Rosales and 26-year-old Fernando Rodriguez-Juarez.

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According to the Omaha Police, the shooting occurred in an alleyway near 32nd and L Street on Saturday night. The incident originated from a disturbance related to a firearm. Tragically, Hernandez-Rosales and Rodriguez-Juarez, who were inside an SUV, were struck by the gunfire from the off-duty officers. Immediate medical attention was provided, but both victims succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead at the hospital.

In a press release issued on Monday, the Omaha Police Department appealed to anyone who witnessed the shooting at the Extasis Night Club to come forward and provide their account of the events. They urged potential witnesses to contact OPD at 402-444-5656.

The department believes that several individuals who were present at the scene left without speaking to the officers. These witnesses may possess crucial information that could greatly assist in the ongoing investigation.