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New photos from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office give a timeline of what led to deputies shooting and killing a wanted fugitive last week.Deputies attempted to arrest 26-year-old Jaquan Marion on Friday near 19th and Washington streets. Marion was killed and a deputy was injured in the exchange of gunfire that ensued.Previous coverage: DCSO identifies suspect in Friday shootingAround 3:30 p.m., Marion exited the residence and walked to the front driveway, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said. 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 the lead deputy forced entry into the room and a shot was fired by Marion, who had retrieved a firearm from inside the room. The deputy 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.READ MORE: Douglas County deputy injured, suspect shot, killed after ‘gun battle’ in south Omaha, officials sayThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said investigators are still conducting interviews and analyzing evidence. Officials said they would provide a “comprehensive explanation of the facts in the near future.”Watch: Douglas County deputy injured, suspect shot, killed after ‘gun battle’ in south Omaha, officials sayMarion had absconded from parole for felony charges in Nebraska.DCSO said five deputies have been placed on administrative leave, which is department policy. Officials said the deputies will be identified soon.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 |
New photos from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office give a timeline of what led to deputies shooting and killing a wanted fugitive last week.
Deputies attempted to arrest 26-year-old Jaquan Marion on Friday near 19th and Washington streets. Marion was killed and a deputy was injured in the exchange of gunfire that ensued.
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Previous coverage: DCSO identifies suspect in Friday shooting
Around 3:30 p.m., Marion exited the residence and walked to the front driveway, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said.
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 the lead deputy forced entry into the room and a shot was fired by Marion, who had retrieved a firearm from inside the room.
The deputy 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.
READ MORE: Douglas County deputy injured, suspect shot, killed after ‘gun battle’ in south Omaha, officials say
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said investigators are still conducting interviews and analyzing evidence. Officials said they would provide a “comprehensive explanation of the facts in the near future.”
Watch: Douglas County deputy injured, suspect shot, killed after ‘gun battle’ in south Omaha, officials say
Marion had absconded from parole for felony charges in Nebraska.
DCSO said five deputies have been placed on administrative leave, which is department policy. Officials said the deputies will be identified soon.
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