Man Critically Wounded in Shooting
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Omaha, NE
Posted: 8:09 AM Oct 2, 2008
Last Updated: 8:10 AM Oct 2, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press
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Omaha police say a man was critically wounded in a shooting that marks the latest in a string of shootings in the city.

Authorities say the man was shot around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. He was taken to Creighton University Medical Center. No other information was immediately available.

Witnessed reported hearing more than one shot and went to help the victim.

A gang unit was in the area and responded to the scene.

Since Sept. 23, five people have been shot to death in Omaha and five others have been injured.

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Posted by: Carrie on Oct 2, 2008 at 11:04 PM
What is wrong with this picture?? I'm sure glad I don't live there I would be scared to death to go anywhere!!

Posted by: Tired Location: lincoln on Oct 2, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Put a wall around Omaha and give em all guns!!!!!!

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