Columbus, Nebraska Police has identified the officer and suspect who were injured after exchaning gunfire Thursday night.
Police say around 7:30 p.m. Sergeant Brad Wangler and another Officer responded to a house at 3410 16th Street regarding an anonymous report that a wanted man was at that location. Officers made contact with 24 year old Jorje Robledo and a gunfight ensued.
Initially, Robledo was armed with a handgun. As the situation escalated, Police say Robledo grabbed a rifle. Both Wangler and Robledo were shot during the exchange and received multiple gunshot wounds.
Wangler and Robledo were initially taken to the Columbus Community Hospital and later to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha by medical helicopter. Wangler is currently in stable condition, but will require additional surgery relating to a wound in his neck. Robledo remains in critical condition.
Sergeant Wangler is a 19 year veteran of the Columbus Police. He is married and has two children. In a Facebook post Columbus Police said "The family of the Columbus Police Department and the Community of Columbus offer their prayers and support to Sergeant Brad Wangler and his family. We would like to extend our thanks to the Nebraska State Patrol, Platte County Sheriff's Department and the Omaha Police Department for the support they have offered in this matter."
The incident is being investigated by the Columbus Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol.