OMAHA, Neb. – A crew member with “Cops” was killed when Omaha police opened fire on a robbery suspect who also died, the production company behind the television show said Wednesday.
Police say the shooting happened Tuesday night after officers interrupted a robbery at a fast-food restaurant in midtown Omaha. Police say an officer saw a man robbing the restaurant about 9:20 p.m. and called for backup.
Police have not said what happened immediately before the shooting began or whether the suspect was fatally wounded by police gunfire. But officials are planning a news conference at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
No officers were hit, and police said no other suspects are being sought.
Langley Productions spokeswoman Pam Golum said Wednesday that Bryce Dion is the crew member who died. Langley Productions is based in Santa Monica, California.
