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KETV.COM. THAT’S WHERE WE’LL ALSO POST BREAKING UPDATES. ALSO BREAKING FOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RELEASED BODY CAMERA IMAGES SHOWING THE MOMENTS LEADING UP TO A DEPUTY-INVOLVED SHOOTING. THEY SAY 26 YEAR OLD JAQUAN MARION WAS WANTED, AND THEY WERE TRYING TO SERVE A WARRANT FOR HIS ARREST FRIDAY AFTERNOON. INVESTIGATORS SAY YOU CAN SEE HIM IN THIS IMAGE WEARING RED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF A HOME NEAR 19TH AND WASHINGTON. WHEN MARION SPOTTED THEM, DEPUTIES SAY HE RAN TOWARD THE BACK OF THE HOME, WHICH WAS CONVERTED TO A SLEEPING AREA. WHEN DEPUTIES CHASED HIM, THEY FORCED THE DOOR OPEN AND FOUND MARION INSIDE. DEPUTIES SAY MARION REACHED UNDER THE BED TO GRAB A GUN, WHICH HE FIRED AT A DEPUTY. THAT DEPUTY WAS HIT IN THE LEG AND RETURNED FIRE. OTHER DEPUTIES ALSO RETURNED FIRE, EVENTUALLY KILLING MARION AT THE SCENE. ALL FIVE ARE NOW ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS NOT IDENTIFIED THOSE DEPUTIES IN
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Douglas County Sheriff identifies deputy injured during ‘gun battle’ with suspect, other deputies involved
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy who was injured during a “gun battle” with a suspect, as well as the four other deputies who were involved.Deputies attempted to arrest 26-year-old Jaquan Marion on Friday near 19th and Washington streets. Marion was killed and Sgt. Robert Stern was injured in the exchange of gunfire that ensued.Stern has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering in stable condition, officials said. READ MORE: New photos show tense moments leading up to shooting that killed suspect, injured Douglas County deputyThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the following deputies were involved and are on paid administrative leave.Deputy Cody Trindle, 48, has served with the sheriff’s office for 13 years. Officials said he became a member of the SOG in 2024 and additionally serves on DCSO’s SWAT Team.Deputy Josh Kieser, 35, has served with the DCSO for 7 years. He became a member of the SOG in 2025 and additionally serves on DCSO’s SWAT Team, authorities said.Deputy Tyler Tipton, 29, has served with the DCSO for 5 years. Officials said he has been with the SOG since 2024 and additionally serves on DCSO’s SWAT Team.Deputy Kaitlynn Rohde, 24, has served with the DCSO for 3 years. She has been with the DCSO K9 Unit since 2025, according to officials.Around 3:30 p.m., Marion exited the residence and walked to the front driveway, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said.Previous coverage: DCSO identifies suspect in Friday shootingSurveillance team members with the Special Operations Group exited their vehicles and attempted a peaceful surrender, but Marion was noncompliant.A Taser deployment was attempted but was not successful. Authorities said Marion then fled southbound down the driveway toward the back of the house and entered the back porch as deputies pursued him.Investigators said Stern forced entry into the room and a shot was fired by Marion, who had retrieved a firearm from inside the room.Stern was hit in the right leg and fell to the ground, while he returned fire. Other deputies also returned fire during the encounter, which lasted less than 35 seconds.Marion had absconded from parole for felony charges in Nebraska.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy who was injured during a “gun battle” with a suspect, as well as the four other deputies who were involved.
Deputies attempted to arrest 26-year-old Jaquan Marion on Friday near 19th and Washington streets. Marion was killed and Sgt. Robert Stern was injured in the exchange of gunfire that ensued.
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Stern has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering in stable condition, officials said.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said the following deputies were involved and are on paid administrative leave.
- Deputy Cody Trindle, 48, has served with the sheriff’s office for 13 years. Officials said he became a member of the SOG in 2024 and additionally serves on DCSO’s SWAT Team.
- Deputy Josh Kieser, 35, has served with the DCSO for 7 years. He became a member of the SOG in 2025 and additionally serves on DCSO’s SWAT Team, authorities said.
- Deputy Tyler Tipton, 29, has served with the DCSO for 5 years. Officials said he has been with the SOG since 2024 and additionally serves on DCSO’s SWAT Team.
- Deputy Kaitlynn Rohde, 24, has served with the DCSO for 3 years. She has been with the DCSO K9 Unit since 2025, according to officials.
Around 3:30 p.m., Marion exited the residence and walked to the front driveway, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Previous coverage: DCSO identifies suspect in Friday shooting
Surveillance team members with the Special Operations Group exited their vehicles and attempted a peaceful surrender, but Marion was noncompliant.
A Taser deployment was attempted but was not successful. Authorities said Marion then fled southbound down the driveway toward the back of the house and entered the back porch as deputies pursued him.
Investigators said Stern forced entry into the room and a shot was fired by Marion, who had retrieved a firearm from inside the room.
Stern was hit in the right leg and fell to the ground, while he returned fire. Other deputies also returned fire during the encounter, which lasted less than 35 seconds.
Marion had absconded from parole for felony charges in Nebraska.
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