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Nebraska police officer shot, suspect killed

LINCOLN, Neb. -- A Nebraska police officer has been shot and wounded and another officer physically assaulted during a confrontation that began as a traffic stop.

Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Chief Jim Peschong said the injuries to the officers were not life threatening, according to the Lincoln Journal Star.

City officials released a statement saying police confronted a man with a felony history after a disturbance call and he took out a gun, sparking an exchange of fire that left the suspect dead.

The statement said five people were taken into custody from a nearby address for questioning. None of those involved were immediately identified.

Local resident Robert Lenzen told The Associated Press that he could hear the shooting from his home and saw a person down in the street.

Lenzen said he was sitting in his living room watching television when he heard loud pops and police cars converged on the area.

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