Photo: Douglas County (NB) Deputy John McFarland
Douglas County (NB) Deputy John McFarland was shot by a 17 year old suspect early Sunday. The ten opened fire on deputies with a shotgun after police responded to reports of the teen beating his parents with a baseball bat.
Deputies returned fire, striking the suspect who remains in stable condition.
The Omaha World-Herald reports that Deputy McFarland, was treated for gunshot pellets to his hand and forearm.
McFarland is a five year veteran of the agency.