An individual in Omaha, Nebraska, narrowly escaped danger by leaving a gas station restroom just before a suspect with a gun began shooting at police officers, officials reported.

According to the Omaha Police Department, the incident unfolded at a QuikTrip station on Wednesday after officers tracked the suspect’s car to the location. This followed a prior shooting at a grocery store, situated approximately seven miles north of the gas station.

“The suspect exited his vehicle and entered the QT, proceeding into the men’s restroom. When additional detectives arrived, officers entered the QT, attempting to coax the suspect out of the restroom, which led to an initial exchange of gunfire,” the police stated.

Police further explained, “During this time, one officer was hit. The officers then retreated to a position outside the main bathroom door, strategically placing themselves while continuing to call out to the suspect. When the suspect emerged and fired again, another officer was injured. Officers responded with gunfire, resulting in the suspect’s death.”

Omaha police are investigating the situation at the QuikTrip gas station, where three officers were injured, and the suspect was fatally shot on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo: Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

The Omaha Police Department noted that “a civilian was inside the bathroom during the initial gunfire exchange.” They confirmed the individual “was safely evacuated before the second confrontation with the suspect.”

A third officer involved in the incident was wounded by shrapnel, authorities said.

“Thank God the injuries facing these Omaha Police Officers are non-life threatening. The Nebraska State Patrol is assisting in the investigation,” Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said in a statement.

“The men and women of law enforcement put their safety on the line each and every day,” he added. “We must support them and keep them in our prayers.”

Omaha police investigate a shooting at a QuikTrip gas station that injured three officers and left the suspect dead in Omaha, Neb., on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

Police said officers initially responded to the grocery store early Wednesday afternoon to “investigate a shooting with a man struck multiple times by gunfire.”

“Omaha Fire Department medics took the man from this scene to the Nebraska Medical Center in critical condition. Officers learned a Hispanic male was the suspect, and discovered the suspect vehicle description,” the Omaha Police Department said.

As of Wednesday night, one of the officers wounded in the gas station shooting was released from a local hospital.

“The involved officers have been placed on paid critical incident leave, per department policy,” police also said.

The identity of the suspect has not been publicly released.

One of the officers wounded in the shooting at the QuikTrip gas station in Omaha, Neb., has been released from a local hospital, police said. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

The Omaha Police Department did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.