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Man arrested in connection with shooting in downtown Omaha parking garage
Omaha police have arrested a 22-year-old Omaha man in connection with the shooting of two teens in a downtown parking garage.
Omaha police have arrested a 22-year-old Omaha man in connection with the shooting of two teens in a downtown parking garage.
Ronniel Wells was booked Monday night into the Douglas County Jail on suspicion of two counts of second-degree assault, two firearm charges and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
Ronniel Wells
Authorities say Wells shot two teenage boys about 8:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at a parking garage near 17th and Douglas Streets.
Officers found Latrell Benson, 15, and Bryan Saunsoci-Thompson, 14, injured with gunshot wounds. They were taken to Nebraska Medical Center and treated for their injuries.
Officials said a man wearing all black clothing approached the teens and three other juveniles in the parking garage, fired shots at the group and then fled.
On Nov. 9, Omaha police responded to a call where two teenage boys were shot near 17th and Douglas Streets in downtown Omaha. Officials have announced the arrest of a 22-year-old Omaha man in the case.
CHRIS MACHIAN, THE WORLD-HERALD
