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Two teenage boys hurt in late-night Tuesday shooting

Omaha police said a late Tuesday ShotSpotter alert led officers to a shooting that injured two teenage boys.

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Omaha police investigate shooting that injures 2 teenagers

Omaha police say a ShotSpotter alert led officers to a late Tuesday shooting near 19th and Locust Street that injured a 17-year-old boy at the scene and a 16-year-old boy who later arrived at Nebraska Medical Center.

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OMAHA, Neb. —

Omaha police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday that injured two teenage boys.

Officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. to 19th and Locust Street after a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire.

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Police found a 17-year-old boy at the scene with gunshot wounds. Omaha Fire Department medics took him to Bergan Mercy Medical Center. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening.

About 11:30 p.m., a 16-year-old boy arrived by private vehicle at Nebraska Medical Center with gunshot wounds. Police said his injuries were also not life-threatening.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Omaha Crime Stoppers anonymously at (402) 444-STOP, at omahacrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips mobile app.

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