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Verified incident record · 2026-08-07

Omaha police K-9 bites uninvolved man during felony-suspect search

OPD apologized after its K-9 slipped through a fence and bit a 63-year-old man in his garage; the victim described substantial leg wounds despite the department’s “minor” classification.

Minor by OPD classification; victim reported substantial leg wounds requiring stitchesBreed: Police K-9 — breed not reportedOmaha, NE
Date2026-08-07 · Afternoon; exact incident time not reported
LocationNear 47th Street and Miami Street
Victim(s)1 uninvolved man, age 63
Dogs involved1 police K-9
Injury severityMinor by OPD classification; victim reported substantial leg wounds requiring stitches
Breed attributionPolice K-9 — breed not reportedDog identified as an Omaha Police Department K-9; breed not stated in reviewed OPD-attributed coverage. BiteDB does not infer police-dog breed.
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Incident summary

Omaha police were searching for a felony assault suspect when a deployed police K-9 slipped through a fence and bit Terry Short, 63, an uninvolved man working in a nearby garage. OPD characterized the injuries as minor and publicly apologized, while Short described torn leg tissue, loose stitches and a prolonged bite. Police said the department is reviewing its K-9 deployment policies. The suspect was later arrested.

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Omaha Police K9 bites bystander during felony suspect pursuitLocal television investigation with Omaha Police Department attribution and victim interview · Published/record date 2026-08-07

WOWT reported that an Omaha Police K-9 slipped through a fence during a felony-suspect search and bit an uninvolved 63-year-old man. OPD described minor injuries and apologized; the victim described significant leg wounds requiring stitches.

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What BiteDB does not infer

Breed is recorded only at the provenance level shown above. Missing injury details, dog history, ownership facts or circumstances remain unknown unless a reliable source establishes them. This record may be updated as police, animal-control, medical, court or follow-up reporting becomes available.