A crew member of the television show “Cops” has died after he was shot while covering the police response to an armed robbery in Omaha.
A news conference was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT about the death of Bryce Dion. The robbery suspect was also killed.
“We are deeply saddened and shocked by this tragedy and our main concern is helping his family in any way we can,” Langley Productions, which produces the show, said in a statement. “Bryce Dion was a long-term member of the ‘Cops’ team and a very talented and dedicated person. We mourn his passing. An investigation is ongoing and we are cooperating with local authorities.”
Deputy Chief David Baker (pictured) said in brief remarks to reporters Tuesday night that two people — the robbery suspect and an employee of the show — were taken to a hospital. Both later died.
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An employee at Langley Productions said the heads of the company, John and Morgan, were in Omaha and would make a statement at the news conference.
Police responded to the call at about 9:20 p.m. at a Wendy's restaurant.
Watch video of the news conference:
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