Omaha man wanted for shooting captured police officers

The man accused of shooting at law enforcement in Omaha was captured Friday morning in Washington County. Jason Davenport was arrested after a standoff in Kennard, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Authorities said the woman he took with him during the incident is also in custody. An ambulance left the scene of the standoff just before 8:30 a.m. and was followed by a Nebraska State Police trooper. The incident began when authorities responded to a “help an officer” call Thursday evening. Previous coverage: Search for man wanted in shootout with police, law enforcement heads to Kennard, Nebraska. Around 8:15 p.m., law enforcement responded to a residence near 30th and Jefferson streets to locate Davenport, who was a suspect in another investigation. Officers said he also had an active warrant for his arrest. for his arrest. When law enforcement approached the residence, Davenport came out firing a handgun. Several troopers and an Omaha police officer responded, firing their weapons at Davenport. A trooper cruiser was hit by gunfire during the incident. Troopers said Davenport took a woman who was in the residence hostage while he fled the scene in a gray Ford Fusion. Police said no officers or troopers were injured in the incident. Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7