Body Cam Images Released In Officer Involved Shooting

Omaha police have released images from an officer's body camera in the moments that led to an officer-involved shooting.

Omaha Police say Dillon Trejo reached into his waistband and acted like he had a weapon and was preparing to shoot the officer.  Police were first alerted about the 31 year old Trejo Monday morning when his girlfriend told them that he had her vehicle, was using drugs and was possibly armed with a gun.

Around 2:40 p.m. officers were called to the Bucky’s gas station at 24th and Martha for an armed robbery. Police say Trejo walked in, pointed a handgun at the employees and the customers and took money from the cash register. Trejo was driving a white 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, which was abandoned just south of 51st and Dodge. 

About 30 minutes later police got a call from someone who said Trejo got out of the Marquis and stole a white Ford F-150 pickup with Iowa plates.At 4:21 p.m. officers spotted the stolen pickup near 25th and Marcy Streets. A traffic stop was attempted, but Trejo refused to stop for the officer. 

The Omaha Police helicopter took over and monitored the vehicle’s location. At 4:30 p.m., Trejo stopped at 2618 Rees Street and attempted to run from officers. Investigators say while running, Trejo suddenly turned towards the officer, pulled up his T-shirt, reached into his waist band and raised his hand and arm up toward the officer as if he had a weapon in his hand to shoot at the officer. 

The officer fired his handgun at Trejo, hitting him at least one time.  Trejo was immediately taken into custody and officers began first aid. Trejo was transported to the Nebraska Medical Center where he is being treated for his injuries. 

Trejo is currently in stable condition and is currently under a police hospital guard. Charges are pending. Nine civilian witnesses and 11 Omaha police officers have been interviewed at this point in the investigation. Per department policy, the officer involved in this incident has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation.