Omaha police shot and killed a steer in South Omaha Tuesday after it damaged vehicles, pinned a person and charged officers.Â
Officers were initially called to Nebraska Beef at 36th and L streets at approximately 10:47 a.m. to assist in putting down a steer, according to the Omaha Police Department. It was believed the steer was injured and needed to be put down to prevent further suffering, however updated information stated the steer was at the QuikTrip at 33rd and L streets and moving around, Officer Chris Gordon said.Â
While officers arrived to assist with containing the animal, the steer damaged a vehicle in the gas station parking lot, briefly pinned a person against a vehicle and damaged a police cruiser after charging officers, according to police.Â
Officers were able to block the steer's path and contain it after it made its way in front of Guaca Maya at 5002 S 33rd St. Officers told Guaca Maya staff to stay away from the restaurant's windows and doors as officers put down the steer, according to police. Nebraska Beef was on scene and collected the steer.Â
The person who was pinned had a minor complaint of pain, was checked by Omaha Fire Department medics and released at the scene, police said.Â
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