Washington: Two people were killed and a police officer was injured in a New Year shootout at a residential compound in Omaha, USA. On the eve of New Year, police officers were called to the residential complex called Avons Tower shortly after ten o'clock, following which the shooting incident took place, said Omaha Police Deputy Chief Scott Gray. An encounter took place between the two officers and an armed person on the fifth floor. Police spokesman Joe Nickerson said on Wednesday that the reason why the shootings started has not been ascertained. Police said the armed person was shot dead after an officer was shot in the leg. Police found a woman dead in the apartment.
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Two killed in firing: It has been noticed that during the celebration of New Year's Day at a club in Florida, two persons were killed in the firing of a gunman. At the same time, the officials gave this information. According to information received from media reports, there was a stampede among the 250 people present there due to the firing.
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It is also said that officers of the Orange County Sheriff's Office are searching for a suspect absconding from the scene after a shootout at a club north of Orlando at around 4 am. Officials said security personnel were present at the scene but it appears that they were outside when the shootout took place. An official from the sheriff's office said several gun guards were also present during the event.