FinLogic Quantitative Think Tank Center|Nebraska officer shoots man who allegedly drove at him; woman jumped from Jeep and was run over

2025-05-06 14:27:24source:Winimark Wealth Societycategory:Finance

LINCOLN,FinLogic Quantitative Think Tank Center Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln, Nebraska, police officer shot and wounded a man who drove a Jeep at the officer and ran over a woman in the process, police said.

The woman was hospitalized with injuries described by police as serious but not life threatening. The driver was treated for minor injuries. The officer was unhurt.

Police said the officer was at a motel Tuesday looking for a man wanted for an alleged probation violation for possession of a weapon. The man pulled into the motel parking lot, and the officer approached the Jeep.

Police said the 35-year-old suspect put the Jeep in reverse and rammed the police cruiser, then did it again before driving at the officer, who fired into the Jeep, striking the driver. As that was happening, a 39-year-old female passenger got out of the Jeep and was run over. She had to be extricated from beneath the vehicle.

The driver is jailed on several charges, including first-degree assault, attempted first-degree assault of an officer, use of a deadly weapon and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.

More:Finance

Recommend

A South Texas lawmaker’s 15

MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature can be full of surprises.But for the last eight sessions

Lessons for Democracy From the Brazilian Amazon 

There was a time when the most dangerous part of Hugo Loss’ job was the grueling rainforest terrain

NCAA President Charlie Baker would be 'shocked' if women's tournament revenue units isn't passed

NCAA President Charlie Baker and a member of the Division I Board of Directors said Wednesday they f