On September 11, 2003, Omaha Police Officer Jason "Tye" Pratt, aged 30, was involved in a critical incident that ultimately led to his death. While assisting fellow officers in the search for a suspect who had fled from a vehicle during a traffic stop, Pratt encountered the individual near North 34th Avenue and Corby Street. The suspect emerged from behind bushes and opened fire, striking Officer Pratt in the head. In response, three other officers returned fire, fatally wounding the assailant.
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