Breaking news: Man shoots at least 5 in Omaha mall

OMAHA, Neb. - At least five people were shot Wednesday at a busy Omaha mall, local media reported, and police locked down the shopping center.

At least two people were carried out in stretchers, NBC affiliate WOWT-TV reported. Officials told the station that one person had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It was unclear if it was the shooter.

Photo Shows Man In Handcuffs; Witness Reports 35-40 Shots

The low-res screen grab of what appears to be a TV image apparently shows a black guy in military BDUs, hood and backwards baseball cap, and what looks like a backpack in custody.

The shooter’s weapons was reportedly a rifle of some sort.

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