Omaha resident LaShauna Jones had just gotten home from the grocery store, where she got snacks for her grandbaby and her cousin’s toddlers.
Lights illuminate a house surrounded by a large police presence including Omaha SWAT near 38th and Fort Streets after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home in Omaha on Thursday.
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An Omaha Police SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Fort Streets after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home in Omaha on Thursday. The family has had to relocate at least temporarily.
Smoke rises from a flash-bang grenade as a SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Fort Streets after a man allegedly fled from police and entered the home in Omaha on Thursday.
A tactical vehicle known as a Rook removes a wall from Jones' home after a man allegedly fleeing police entered the house Thursday. After six hours, the suspect was taken into custody.
LaShauna Jones, at right, holds the urn containing the remains of her daughter, Laiana Green, after a man fleeing police barricaded himself inside Jones' home Friday in Omaha. Her daughter drowned in the Missouri River in April 2025. At left is Omaha Deputy Police Chief Sherie Thomas.
Photos: Man in custody after hourslong standoff with Omaha Police
A large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A large police presence is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A large police presence is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
Omaha Police SWAT officers jog across a yard near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
Smoke rises from a flash-bang as a SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
An Omaha Police SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
Lights illuminate a house surrounded by a large police presence including Omaha SWAT near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
Onlookers watch on as a large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
Onlookers watch on as a large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A a tactical vehicle known as a Rook removes a window from a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A drone illuminates a broken window to a home as a large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
An Omaha Police SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
An Omaha Police SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
An Omaha Police SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A a tactical vehicle known as a Rook removes a wall from a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
An Omaha Police SWAT team approaches a home near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered the home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.
A large police presence including Omaha SWAT is seen near 38th and Grand Avenue after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall, in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. After approximately six hours, the suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment in stable condition, according to Police.

