OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Deputy injured in a shooting on Sunday has been identified.
A release from the DCSO identified the deputy as 23-year-old Brayden Artzer.
Brayden Artzer(Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)
Artzer began his service with the DCSO in June of 2025, and completed his field training on March 24, 2026.
DCSO says Artzer is scheduled to be released from the hospital today.
An autopsy for Brian Huggins, the suspect in the shooting, has been scheduled for April 14. The DCSO says they plan to release more information on his cause of death.
Douglas County Commissioner Board Chair Roger Garcia shared a statement about the incident:
“Our hearts are with everyone impacted by yesterday’s tragic incident in Douglas County.
We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the individual who lost their life, and we are keeping the injured Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy in our thoughts and prayers as he continues to recover.
This incident is a sobering reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. We lift up our deputies, our partners at the Omaha Police Department, and all first responders who work every day to protect our community.
We are deeply grateful for the swift and coordinated response from the Omaha Police Department and all assisting agencies whose actions helped protect both the injured deputy and the community.
We stand with our law enforcement community and all first responders as they continue to serve and protect Douglas County.”
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